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Total Time:20 mins
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¼cuplower-sodium soy sauce¼cupbourbon¼cupunsweetened apple juice1tablespoonrice vinegar1tablespoonpure maple syrup1tablespoonminced fresh garlic1teaspoongrated fresh ginger¼teaspooncrushed red pepper1 ½poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips1tablespooncornstarch, plus 1 teaspoon, divided2tablespoonscanola oil2teaspoonswater3cupscooked brown riceSliced scallions, for garnish
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Ingredients
¼cuplower-sodium soy sauce
¼cupbourbon
¼cupunsweetened apple juice
1tablespoonrice vinegar
1tablespoonpure maple syrup
1tablespoonminced fresh garlic
1teaspoongrated fresh ginger
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper
1 ½poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
1tablespooncornstarch, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
2tablespoonscanola oil
2teaspoonswater
3cupscooked brown rice
Sliced scallions, for garnish
Directions
Combine soy sauce, bourbon, apple juice, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, ginger and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.
Toss together chicken and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a large bowl. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the soy-bourbon mixture; stir to coat. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce has reduced to a syrupy consistency and the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
Combine water and the remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl; stir to mix well. Add to the pan; cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, 1 to 2 minutes.
Divide rice among 4 plates; top with the chicken and sauce. Garnish with scallions, if desired.
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee
Equipment
Large nonstick skillet
To make ahead
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to one month.
Frequently Asked QuestionsChicken thighsare a great source of high-quality protein and the micronutrient selenium, as well as a good source of zinc and vitamin B12. Chicken thighs also have tryptophan, which is an amino acid that helps raise the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, supporting a more positive mood.Brown riceis a gluten-free whole grain that offers plenty of nutrition in the form of carbohydrates, fiber, protein and micronutrients, including B vitamins and phosphorous. The fiber and protein in brown rice helps make this dish full and satisfying.Herbs and spicescome from plants and like all plants, offer a wide array of nutrients, antioxidants and health benefits. For example, garlic is associated with lower blood pressure and stronger immunity, and ginger can soothe nausea. Both garlic and ginger have been shown toreduce inflammation, as well.If you don’t have bourbon, you can use whisky, rum or unsweetened apple juice instead.Coating the chicken in cornstarch might seem like an extra step, but the reward is twofold: It gives the chicken a crispy exterior and also thickens the sauce. Use a large nonstick skillet to ensure the chicken isn’t overcrowded during cooking.We recommend serving our bourbon chicken with cookedbrown riceand aveggie stir-fry. You can also serve it with cauliflower rice orquinoa.Bourbon chicken is a dish named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans and also for the bourbon in the ingredients list. It can often be found on menus at Chinese-American restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicken thighsare a great source of high-quality protein and the micronutrient selenium, as well as a good source of zinc and vitamin B12. Chicken thighs also have tryptophan, which is an amino acid that helps raise the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, supporting a more positive mood.
Brown riceis a gluten-free whole grain that offers plenty of nutrition in the form of carbohydrates, fiber, protein and micronutrients, including B vitamins and phosphorous. The fiber and protein in brown rice helps make this dish full and satisfying.
Herbs and spicescome from plants and like all plants, offer a wide array of nutrients, antioxidants and health benefits. For example, garlic is associated with lower blood pressure and stronger immunity, and ginger can soothe nausea. Both garlic and ginger have been shown toreduce inflammation, as well.
If you don’t have bourbon, you can use whisky, rum or unsweetened apple juice instead.
Coating the chicken in cornstarch might seem like an extra step, but the reward is twofold: It gives the chicken a crispy exterior and also thickens the sauce. Use a large nonstick skillet to ensure the chicken isn’t overcrowded during cooking.
We recommend serving our bourbon chicken with cookedbrown riceand aveggie stir-fry. You can also serve it with cauliflower rice orquinoa.
Bourbon chicken is a dish named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans and also for the bourbon in the ingredients list. It can often be found on menus at Chinese-American restaurants.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2021
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)521Calories15gFat48gCarbs40gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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