Saucy Bourbon Chicken

Saucy Bourbon Chicken is a delicious New Orleans-style fusion of Cajun and Chinese cooking, topped with chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce. This family favorite meal is ready in just 30 minutes!

We love a meal where we are given a choice. We often find ourselves pressed for time and in need of a quick, healthy meal. There are also days when we stay organized, stay on schedule, and plan a more indulgent dinner in advance. This recipe gives you the best of both worlds! Keep it simple and healthy, just sauté your chicken in oil on the stovetop, or take the time to batter and fry chicken pieces for that delicious crispy-skinned chicken you’ve grown accustomed to on takeout. The sauce is really what makes this dish so satisfying. Serve it with white rice or fried noodles, and of course your favorite steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

• Chicken Cut Options:

  We love how forgiving chicken thighs are. Even if you overcook them a bit, they will still be soggy. You can definitely use chicken breasts if you prefer a leaner option.

• Low Sodium Soy Sauce vs. Regular Soy Sauce:

  We always use low sodium soy sauce so we can control the sodium ourselves. If you prefer regular soy sauce, or it’s just what you already have on hand, you can always stick with it too.

• Does Bourbon Chicken Have Alcohol?

  In fact, Bourbon Chicken does contain bourbon. It brings deep warmth on the plate and we highly recommend using it! Most of the alcohol does cook out due to the long simmer. If you prefer to cook without alcohol, you can substitute apple cider for bourbon.

• Spice Grade:

  The red pepper flakes in the bourbon chicken add a throat-tickling heat that’s not overwhelming at all. If you are sensitive to spices, you can always reduce the amount of red pepper flakes.

• To fry or not to fry?

  If you enjoy takeout bourbon chicken, you’re probably used to thicker, crispier chicken coatings. To fry your chicken pieces, mix together:

  Dip the chicken pieces into this mixture and set aside. Heat enough vegetable oil in a large pot or skillet to cover the bottom with 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat to 350°F. Working in small batches, fry the chicken pieces until cooked through and golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Then, on to the recipe.

• Slow Cooker Instructions:

  To prepare your sauce, start by thoroughly searing the chicken on the stovetop. Add the browned chicken and sauce to the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours.

• Instant Pot Instructions:

  Add oil and chicken to your Instant Pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes to brown the chicken.

  Add sauce mixture over chicken and cover. Set to high pressure for 10 minutes. When you’re done, let it release naturally for 5 minutes, followed by a quick release.

• Storage and Reheating Instructions:

  Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stove over medium-low heat until heated through.

Saucy Bourbon Chicken is a delicious New Orleans-style fusion of Cajun and Chinese cooking, topped with chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce. This family favorite meal is ready in just 30 minutes!

Preparation time 10 minute

cooking time 20 minute

total time 30 minute

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Sauce

• 1 cup chicken soup
• 1 cup Orange juice
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup Bourbon*
• 1/3 cup i am willow
• 2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoon corn starch

chicken

• 2 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil

ingredients

• 1/4 cup sliced ​​onion

instruct

• In a mixing bowl, combine chicken stock, orange juice, brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. on hold.

• Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive and sesame oil and heat for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until browned on the outside, about 10 minutes.

• Reduce heat to medium and pour in sauce mixture. Stir and let the sauce simmer with the chicken for 10 minutes.

• Serve hot over rice, garnished with sliced ​​shallots and a dash of pepper.

notes

Slow Cooker Instructions:

To prepare your sauce, start by thoroughly searing the chicken on the stovetop. Add the browned chicken and sauce to the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours.

Instant Pot Instructions:

Add oil and chicken to your Instant Pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes to brown the chicken.
Add sauce mixture over chicken and cover. Set to high pressure for 10 minutes. When you’re done, let it release naturally for 5 minutes, followed by a quick release.
*For a non-alcoholic option, substitute apple juice for bourbon.

Calories: 440kcal | carbohydrate: 19G | protein: twenty threeG | fat: 28G | Saturated fat: 6G | Trans fat: 1G | cholesterol: 85mg | sodium: 1039mg | Potassium: 378mg | fiber: 1G | sugar: 16G | Vitamin A: 551unit | Vitamin C: twenty onemg | calcium: 42mg | iron: 2mg