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 salt, 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
- Prep the Chicken: Dice 1.5 pounds chicken thighs into bite sized pieces. Season with 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well and set aside. (5 minutes)
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons bourbon or apple juice, 1/3 cup honey, 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside. (3 minutes)
- Cook the Chicken: In a large non-stick skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until browned, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. (6 minutes)
- Add the Sauce: Once the chicken is browned on both sides, pour the sauce over the chicken. Stir well and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked. (4 minutes)
- Finish with Brown Sugar: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt. (1 minute)
- Serve: Prepare the frozen rice according to the package instructions. Serve the chicken on top of the rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Easy Dinners
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 26.5 g
- Sodium: 761.7 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Protein: 12.9 g
- Cholesterol: 75.4 mg
