Sriracha Maple Bourbon Chicken
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 4-5 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp oyster sauce or hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon - optional
- 1-2 green onions - chopped, for garnish
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 2 tsp ginger paste
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tsp ketchup
- 2 tsp Sriracha - omit for non-spicy version
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
Marinate the chicken:
- In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with ginger paste, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Mix until evenly coated and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Prepare the sauce:
- In a separate bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and mix until well combined. Set aside.
Sear the chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs in a single layer. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side, undisturbed, until nicely charred and cooked through. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and reduce heat to medium.
Add bourbon (optional):
- Pour in the bourbon and let it simmer for a minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Cook the sauce:
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine and finish:
- Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces (or slice into strips), then return it to the pan. Toss well and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken.
Serve:
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm over steamed rice and a side of veggies. Enjoy!
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