Description
Bourbon Chicken on the Griddle is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken strips coated in a sweet and savory bourbon sauce, cooked to perfection on a griddle. This delightful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, allowing you to serve up a delicious meal in just 40 minutes. Pair it with steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or even as lettuce wraps for a refreshing twist. The versatility of this dish means you can easily customize it with seasonal vegetables or adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your taste. Enjoy the mouthwatering flavors of this Asian-inspired chicken dish today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 6 mini sweet bell peppers
- ½ medium onion
- 1 green onion sliced for garnish (optional)
- 2 tbsps your favorite cooking oil
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup apple juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsps ketchup
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- ½ tbsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp minced ginger
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken with cornstarch for about 20 minutes.
- Whisk together the bourbon sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the griddle to medium-high (400-425°F).
- Add oil and cook the marinated chicken until browned (about 6-7 minutes total).
- Add chopped vegetables and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce, combine well, and cook until the sauce reduces (4-5 minutes).
- Serve over rice or cauliflower rice and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg