Best Bourbon Chicken

Recipe View 10 mins Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden on all sides. (Approximately 8-10 minutes). Transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.

Recipe View 5 mins In the same Dutch oven, whisk together water, brown sugar, 3/4 cup fruit juice blend, soy sauce, ketchup, bourbon liqueur, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, dried minced onion, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Bring the sauce to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. (Approximately 5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Return the chicken to the Dutch oven. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce. Bring the mixture to a full boil over medium-high heat. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened, and the chicken is cooked through. (Approximately 18-20 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken pieces to a serving bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup fruit juice blend and cornstarch until smooth. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the Dutch oven, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened. (Approximately 1-2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Return the chicken pieces to the Dutch oven and stir to combine with the thickened sauce. Serve immediately over rice or your favorite side dish.