Saucy Bourbon Chicken

5 from 7 votes

Make this sweet, sticky, juicy chicken at home for those bold New Orleans flavors you can always count on to be a winner. No takeout needed!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, cajun

Keyword: bourbon chicken

Servings: servings

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup bourbon, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch. The amount of red pepper flakes you use should be dependent on how spicy you want this to be. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Cube 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes. Lightly sprinkle the chicken cubes with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat a large wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and let heat for 1 minute. Add in chicken and cook until the exterior browns, about 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir and let the sauce and chicken simmer together for 10 minutes.
Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions.

For a non-alcoholic option, replace Bourbon with apple juice and 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar.
Serve over steamed white rice. Steam rice according to the package directions, generally 4 cups of rice simmered in 8 cups of water to produce 8 cups of cooked rice.