Food Court Bourbon Chicken Recipe
This Mall Food Court Bourbon Chicken copycat recipe transforms ordinary chicken thighs into saucy, sticky, bourbon-infused heaven. Ready in about 30 minutes, this stir-fried chicken dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. No need to go to the food court at the mall - make it at home instead!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 328kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped, for garnish optional
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish optional
For the Bourbon Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Bourbon
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
Instructions
- Mix ¼ cup cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl or ziplock bag. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer. Cook until browned, 8-10 minutes. Cook in batches if needed.
- Whisk together 3 tablespoon Bourbon, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon fresh ginger in a small bowl.
- Pour the Bourbon sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat. Cook 2-3 minutes more, until the sauce is heated and thickened.
- Serve chicken over rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- The chicken cooks quickly. Stir often to prevent burning.
- If adding vegetables, add them in the final 3 minutes of cooking to keep them crisp.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
