Honey Bourbon Chicken Recipe
Honey Bourbon Chicken is a savory-sweet dish with tender, juicy chicken coated in a sticky glaze made from honey, bourbon, soy sauce, and spices. With a perfect balance of heat and sweetness, this dish pairs beautifully with rice and steamed veggies for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Skillet
- Digital meat thermometer
- Medium-sized mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes, this can be spicy – optional!
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1½ lb chicken breasts, cubed, or chicken thighs
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- ¼ tsp salt
Honey Bourbon Sauce
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- ⅓ cup soy sauce, low sodium, or tamari
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ⅓ cup water plus 1½ Tbsp cornstarch
Optional Sides
- green beans or broccoli
- 1 cup uncooked rice
Instructions
- Start cooking the rice according to the package instructions and steam any desired vegetables.
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken with red pepper flakes and salt.
- Heat a greased skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken, cooking for 12-14 minutes.
- Halfway through, add the chopped onions and garlic.
- A digital meat thermometer helps ensure the chicken reaches 165°F, keeping it juicy.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together the Honey Bourbon sauce in a medium bowl.
- Once the chicken is almost fully cooked, pour the sauce over it, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice with steamed green beans or any veggies of choice.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with water before adding it to the pan.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness.