World Famous Cajun Grill BOURBON Chicken made BETTER!
Bourbon Chicken 🔗
A flavorful chicken dish named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
This was a copycat recipe I found & modified of the Bourbon Chicken sold in most Chinese take-outs; which rarely use bourbon as a component. It’s wonderfully sweet & spicy without being too hot. For kids that don’t like hotstuffs, cut down on the pepper flakes!
Prep: 25min
Total: 30min
Serving Size: 1 1 Serving (321g)
Nutrition Facts: calories 336 calories, Fat 8.69924714285736 g, Carbohydrate 17.2153527503914 g, Cholesterol 131.5411 mg, Fiber 0.432012509811804 g, Protein 49.8625202142868 g, Saturated Fat 0.515604000000039 g, servingSize 1 1 Serving (321g), Sodium 1645.90147500079 mg, Sugar 16.7833402405796 g, Trans Fat 5.20492839285714 g
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (1-2)
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (if thick sauce desired)
Instruction:
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned. Remove chicken. Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium heat until well blended and dissolved. Add chicken and bring to a hard boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes uncovered. Serve over hot rice.
FAQ
What is bourbon chicken sauce made of?
The sauce’s secret ingredients are garlic, ginger, chicken stock, bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. At first glance, the sauce will seem excessive, but it cooks down and reduces nicely.
What does bourbon chicken taste like?
Why Is It Called Bourbon Chicken? According to legend, the dish was made famous in a Chinese restaurant that was situated on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, hence the capitalization of the word “Bourbon” in the name.