Description
One pan bourbon sweet and savory honey chicken is a simple recipe that comes together in under 20 minutes. Bite-sized pieces of chicken are seared and then coated with a sweet + sticky bourbon sauce for the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For The Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs *
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon + 1/8 teaspoon, divided
- 3 tablespoons butter
For The Sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons bourbon*
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
At the End:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dice chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients (1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons bourbon, 1/3 cup honey, 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 3 garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon corn starch). Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Once butter is melted, add the prepared chicken in an even layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Once chicken is mostly cooked and seared on both sides, add the sweet bourbon sauce from step 2. Mix well and continue cooking and stirring for 3-4 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Optional: Top with sesame seeds and serve with rice and/or steamed veggies.
Notes
Chicken breast can be used in place of the chicken thighs for a lower fat/calorie options
Apple juice can be substituted for bourbon, alternatively you can just skip the ingredient altogether for a delicious glazed honey chicken
