Bourbon Chicken With Glaze (Print Version)
Tender chicken in a sticky, sweet-savory sauce finished with green onions. Fast and satisfying comfort meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Poultry
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4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Sauce and Seasonings
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 cup apple juice or bourbon
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup water
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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3 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
# Steps:
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Toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until evenly covered.
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Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken and cook, stirring, until the chicken loses its pink color and begins to brown. Drain any excess liquid and continue cooking until evenly golden.
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In a mixing bowl, combine black pepper, onion powder, apple juice or bourbon, ketchup, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ground ginger, minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Whisk until fully integrated.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir well to deglaze and bring to a gentle boil.
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Lower the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened and coats the chicken.
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Remove the pan from the heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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For extra flavor complexity, replace apple juice with bourbon if desired. Adjust soy sauce to taste if less salt is preferred.