Bourbon Chicken with Broccoli 🍗🥦🔥
Sweet, savory, and slightly smoky—this bourbon-glazed chicken is a takeout favorite made at home!
📌 Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total: 30 min
📌 Calories: ~400 kcal per serving | Servings: 4
🥄 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Bourbon Sauce:
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- ½ cup chicken broth
For the Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
👨🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Coat & Cook the Chicken
🔸 Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
🔸 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
🔸 Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
🔸 Remove the chicken and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Bourbon Sauce
🔥 In the same skillet, add:
✔ Bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth.
🔥 Stir well and bring to a simmer.
3️⃣ Combine & Simmer
🍗 Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce.
🍗 Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken.
4️⃣ Steam the Broccoli
🥦 While the chicken is simmering, steam broccoli until tender.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
🍚 Serve bourbon chicken over rice with steamed broccoli on the side.
🔥 Drizzle extra sauce over the top for maximum flavor!
💡 Pro Tips & Variations
✅ Prefer Chicken Breast? Swap thighs for boneless chicken breast, but be careful not to overcook.
✅ No Bourbon? Substitute with apple juice for a non-alcoholic version.
✅ Extra Glaze? Add 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water to thicken the sauce.
✅ Want It Spicy? Increase red pepper flakes or add sriracha to the sauce.
🔥 Better than takeout and packed with flavor! Enjoy your homemade Bourbon Chicken with Broccoli. 🍽️
