Bourbon Street Chicken is a sweet, savory, and slightly tangy Chinese-American or Southern-style comfort food dish featuring tender pan-seared chicken tossed in a caramelized glaze made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and bourbon whiskey (or apple juice as a non-alcoholic substitute).

Cooking time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dishes
  • 1 1⁄2 pounds chicken (skinless, boneless thighs)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1⁄4 cup onion (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (fresh, grated)
  • 1⁄3 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium)
  • 1⁄4 cup bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed)
  • 2 cups rice (cooked)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
Loading content ...