Description
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Blackstone Bourbon Chicken, a dish that brings the essence of takeout right to your kitchen. This sweet and sticky chicken is cooked to perfection on a griddle, resulting in crispy edges and a rich, caramelized glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe requires minimal prep and cook time—allowing you to enjoy a mouthwatering meal in under 30 minutes. Serve it over steamed rice, in fresh lettuce cups, or with roasted vegetables for a balanced dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Preheat your griddle to medium-high heat.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
- Cook chicken in batches on the griddle until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Simmer the sauce mixture on the griddle until thickened; add cornstarch slurry if necessary.
- Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately over rice or in lettuce cups garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg