{"id":"28900454-2e40-4396-ab6d-8231cbdb8413","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/28900454-2e40-4396-ab6d-8231cbdb8413","source_url":"https://cookiesandcups.com/bourbon-chicken/print/44343/","title":"Not So Boozy Bourbon Chicken","description":"We call this \"Food Court Chicken\"! It's just like the chicken they hand you when you walk through the food court on a toothpick!  Sticky, sweet, and delicious!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://cookiesandcups.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/notsoboozybourbonchickenimage-3-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce","item":"low sodium soy sauce","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup apple juice","item":"apple juice","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup water","item":"water","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar","item":"apple cider vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/3 cup light brown sugar","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons grated ginger","item":"grated ginger","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons minced garlic","item":"minced garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper","item":"ground black pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1- inch chunks","item":"boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1- inch chunks","quantity":2,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 tablespoon cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Optional – sliced green onions or chives to garnish","item":"Optional – sliced green onions or chives to garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, apple juice, water, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium- high heat."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the chicken to the skillet, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through, 7-8 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add in the soy sauce mixture, and stir to combine."},{"number":5,"text":"Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by about half."},{"number":6,"text":"In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water until smooth."},{"number":7,"text":"Add this into the chicken and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute, as the mixture will thicken quickly."},{"number":8,"text":"Remove the pan from the heat and serve over rice. Top with green onions if desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:50:27.824932+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:50:27.824932+00:00"}