Description
A quick and savory bourbon-glazed chicken dish featuring tender thighs and a sticky, mahogany sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken cubes in a single layer and sear for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside if the pan is crowded.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the bourbon and soy sauce, stirring to deglaze the pan and incorporate the browned bits.
- Stir in the brown sugar and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion