Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Food Court Bourbon Chicken right in your kitchen with this easy and flavorful copycat recipe. This dish features tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet-savory sauce made from soy sauce, ginger, and apple juice—a perfect alternative to bourbon. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, and can be served over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for an exciting twist. Enjoy a meal that’s not only delicious but also budget-friendly and appealing to both kids and adults!
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 lb skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup apple juice (or cranberry juice)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces, removing excess fat.
- In a small bowl, combine ginger, black pepper, soy sauce, apple juice, water, garlic powder, rice vinegar, and brown sugar; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned (about 8-10 minutes).
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg