Description
There’s something truly delightful about recreating the flavors of your favorite food court dishes at home. This Food Court Bourbon Chicken Copycat Recipe captures that sweet and savory essence, transforming tender chicken thighs into a luscious, glossy dish that’s perfect over rice or quinoa. With its harmonious blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger, this recipe brings comfort and joy to your dining table, reminiscent of bustling food courts filled with irresistible aromas. Easy to prepare yet packed with flavor, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 LB skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 Cup soy sauce
- 1/3 Cup brown barley tea (or apple juice for sweetness)
- 1/2 Cup water
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 Cup brown sugar (tightly packed)
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, mix ground ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, soy sauce, brown barley tea (or apple juice), water, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté chicken until golden brown (8–10 minutes).
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until thickened.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry; add to the pan while stirring until the sauce thickens (about 1–2 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or quinoa and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg