Jun 09 2026

Bourbon Chicken Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Bourbon Chicken Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Mix the Sauce

    In a bowl, combine bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Aromatics

    Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet with the chicken, stirring for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Add Sauce

    Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. 6

    Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add this to the skillet, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

Serving

  1. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles.

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