Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Food Court Bourbon Chicken Copycat Recipe, a dish that brings the savory essence of your favorite food court meal right to your kitchen. This quick and simple recipe features tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy sauce that’s sure to please everyone at the dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it can be prepared in just 35 minutes and is easily customizable to suit your taste. Serve it over fluffy rice, pair it with vibrant stir-fried vegetables, or enjoy it in lettuce wraps for a lighter option. No matter how you choose to serve it, this dish is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken thighs, skinless
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 Tbsp cold water
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, soy sauce, apple juice, water, rice vinegar, and brown sugar to create the marinade.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned (about 8-10 minutes).
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch mixed with cold water until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice or with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg