Bourbon Chicken

5 from 1 vote

These Sloppy Joe Sliders make the perfect weeknight dinner or party appetizer! The homemade meat sauce mixture pairs perfectly with the sweet Hawaiian rolls.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Bourbon Chicken

Servings:

Calories: 298kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

My Favorite Skillet

Ingredients

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Bourbon Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup bourbon can be substituted for apple cider
½ cup water
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons garlic minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch

For Serving

green onions sliced
white rice

Instructions

Season the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Then, add olive oil and chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
While the chicken is cooking, add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, bourbon, water, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch to a medium bowl. Whisk until there are no lumps.
Remove chicken and let rest on a plate.
Lower heat to medium, add butter to the skillet and melt. Then, add bourbon sauce to melted butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes, occasionally stirring until the sauce thickens.
Slice the chicken and add to the sauce. Cook until warmed through.
Serve over rice and garish with green onions.

Notes

Cook the chicken in batches: If you want to brown the chicken properly, cook it in batches so it doesn’t steam.
Use Chicken Breasts: If you are not a fan of chicken thighs. This recipe is so good with chicken breasts as well.

Use leftover chicken: Make the bourbon sauce and add leftover chicken from another dinner for a quick version.

Add more water: If the sauce is too thick, whisk in another splash of water.

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