Description
Bourbon Chicken on the Griddle is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the perfect balance of sweet and savory right to your dinner table. This easy recipe features tender chicken strips sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all coated in a rich homemade bourbon sauce. Cooking on a griddle ensures even heating and delightful caramelization, making every bite an explosion of flavor. Whether it’s for a busy weeknight dinner or a weekend family gathering, this dish is sure to impress everyone. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a satisfying meal that’s as delicious as it is versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into thin strips)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 6 mini sweet bell peppers (chopped)
- ½ medium onion (chopped)
- ½ cup chicken stock
- â…“ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup apple juice
- â…“ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsps ketchup
- 1 tbsp sriracha
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix cornstarch into sliced chicken breasts and let marinate for 20 minutes.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in another bowl and set aside.
- Preheat your griddle to low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add oil to the griddle, then place marinated chicken strips with space between them.
- Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add chopped bell peppers and onions; sauté for about 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stir well, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg