{"id":"ee2c1547-fa91-4c84-a037-5b9d5f33be2a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/ee2c1547-fa91-4c84-a037-5b9d5f33be2a","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a41576330/instant-pot-copycat-bourbon-chicken-recipe/","title":"Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken","description":"This Instant Pot copycat bourbon chicken is not only an easy weeknight dinner, but will throw you back to the famous dish of the '90s food courts.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT40M","ingredients":[{"text":"1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth","item":"low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tbsp. cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 c. packed light brown sugar","item":"packed light brown sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 c. ketchup","item":"ketchup","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce","item":"low-sodium soy sauce","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp. ground ginger","item":"ground ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 tbsp. vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/3 c. bourbon","item":"bourbon","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar","item":"apple cider vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces","item":"skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces","quantity":3,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"Cooked rice or mashed potatoes and sliced scallions, for serving","item":"Cooked rice or mashed potatoes and sliced scallions, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk broth into cornstarch until well combined. Add brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk to combine."},{"number":2,"text":"Set Instant Pot to \"Sauté.\" Cook garlic and oil, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and light golden, about 2 minutes. Pour in bourbon and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and broth mixture."},{"number":3,"text":"Lock lid and pressure cook on High for 4 minutes. Follow manufacturer's guide for slow release, making sure to wait until cycle is complete before unlocking and removing lid."},{"number":4,"text":"Set Pot to “Sauté” and bring mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a gravy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Divide rice among plates. Spoon chicken mixture over. Top with scallions."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T20:30:31.003889+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T20:30:31.003889+00:00"}