Bourbon Chicken Skillet
This easy Bourbon Chicken Skillet is a better-than-takeout dinner made in just 30 minutes. Juicy chicken is cooked in a rich, sweet, and savory bourbon sauce all in one pan—perfect for busy weeknights and family-friendly meals.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the sauce:
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon or apple juice if omitting alcohol
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For serving
- Cooked rice
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, bourbon, hoisin, garlic, and ginger.
- Add the sauce mixture to the same skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir into the simmering sauce.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 1 or 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!