Time: 25–30 minutes
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
Chicken
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1½ lb boneless chicken thighs (best flavor) or breast
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1 tbsp oil (avocado or vegetable)
Sauce
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½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup bourbon whiskey
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¼ cup water
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2 tbsp ketchup
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional: red chili flakes (heat)
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Prepare Chicken
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Cut chicken into bite-size pieces
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Pat dry (important for browning)
STEP 2: Sear Chicken
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
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Add chicken in a single layer
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Cook 5–6 minutes, flipping until golden
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Remove chicken and set aside
STEP 3: Make Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
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Soy sauce
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Brown sugar
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Bourbon
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Water
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Ketchup
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Vinegar
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Cornstarch
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Garlic, ginger, pepper
STEP 4: Simmer
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Pour sauce into skillet
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Bring to a gentle boil
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Reduce heat and simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thick
STEP 5: Combine
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Add chicken back to skillet
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Toss to coat
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Simmer 5–7 minutes until sticky and glossy
STEP 6: Serve
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Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds (optional)
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Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles
HEALTHY NO-SUGAR BOURBON CHICKEN
Replace:
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Brown sugar → ½ cup monk fruit sweetener
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Ketchup → sugar-free ketchup
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Cornstarch → ½ tsp xanthan gum
Same taste No blood sugar spike Keto & Weight-Watcher friendly
PRO TIPS
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Thighs stay juicier than breast
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Sauce thickens more as it cools
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Alcohol cooks off—flavor remains
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Want extra sticky? Simmer 2 more minutes uncovered
APPROX NUTRITION (Classic – per serving)
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Calories: ~420
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Protein: 32g
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Fat: 18g
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Carbs: ~28g
