Copycat Bourbon Chicken (GF • DF, No Alcohol)
Copycat Bourbon Chicken (GF • DF, No Alcohol)
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- as needed garlic powder
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup gluten free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup gluten free hoisin
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Season the boneless, skinless chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 14 min
- 3
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes. Once slightly cooled, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In the same pan (no need to clean it), add the gluten free soy sauce, gluten free hoisin, apple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
While the sauce is simmering, prepare the cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce in the pan, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to stir until the sauce begins to thicken.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Add the chopped chicken back into the pan with the thickened sauce. Stir to coat all the chicken pieces evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce further thickens and caramelizes, creating a sticky glaze on the chicken.
⏱️ 15 min
- 10
Serve the Copycat Bourbon Chicken hot over rice, with your favorite vegetables, or enjoy it straight with a toothpick.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Copycat Bourbon Chicken (GF • DF, No Alcohol)
For the Chicken
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- as needed garlic powder
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup gluten free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup gluten free hoisin
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Season the boneless, skinless chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 14 min - 3
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes. Once slightly cooled, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In the same pan (no need to clean it), add the gluten free soy sauce, gluten free hoisin, apple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
While the sauce is simmering, prepare the cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce in the pan, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to stir until the sauce begins to thicken.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Add the chopped chicken back into the pan with the thickened sauce. Stir to coat all the chicken pieces evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce further thickens and caramelizes, creating a sticky glaze on the chicken.
⏱️ 15 min - 10
Serve the Copycat Bourbon Chicken hot over rice, with your favorite vegetables, or enjoy it straight with a toothpick.
⏱️ 1 min