Sticky Sweet Bourbon Chicken
A flavorful and nostalgic dish that combines sweet bourbon with juicy chicken, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your chicken: Start by washing the chicken thighs and patting them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs, cooking for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Create the sauce: While the chicken is searing, mix together bourbon, honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce in a bowl.
- Combine and cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Thicken it up: If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase the heat to medium-high and let it boil for a couple of minutes until the sauce reduces.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, and sprinkle chopped green onions over the top before serving with your favorite sides.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Bourbon Chicken, Sweet Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe