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Food Court–Style Bourbon Chicken

Sticky, sweet, and savory bourbon chicken inspired by classic mall food court flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American-Chinese
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless
Sauce
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 0.5 cup apple juice
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup water

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Brown chicken in a skillet and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic and ginger.
  3. Add sauce ingredients and simmer.
  4. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
  5. Return chicken and cook until sticky.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture.