Food Court Bourbon Chicken Copycat Recipe
Discover the joy of making your own Food Court Bourbon Chicken with this easy copycat recipe. Packed with flavor and ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. The tender chicken thighs are coated in a sweet and savory sauce that’s sure to please your family and friends. Serve it over rice, noodles, or even in lettuce wraps for a fun twist. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can recreate that beloved food court taste right in your kitchen. Make this delicious meal tonight for a satisfying dining experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 LB skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 Cup soy sauce
- 1/3 Cup apple juice
- 1/2 Cup water
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 Cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, apple juice, water, ginger, garlic powder, rice vinegar, and brown sugar.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until browned (8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Pour sauce over chicken, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Add cornstarch mixed with cold water to thicken the sauce while stirring constantly.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg