Copycat Food Court Bourbon Chicken (Alcohol-Free & Gluten-Free)
Copycat Food Court Bourbon Chicken (Alcohol-Free & Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 tablespoons Daily Blend seasoning
- as needed avocado oil spray
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup gluten-free hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes. Place the cut chicken into a large bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add 3 tablespoons of Daily Blend seasoning to the chicken and mix well to coat all pieces evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Spray a large pan or skillet with avocado oil and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce. In a separate medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, ginger, gluten-free soy sauce, gluten-free hoisin sauce, apple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and ketchup. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the brown sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Once the chicken is cooked, pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the pan. Stir to combine, ensuring all chicken pieces are coated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth and no lumps remain. This is your cornstarch slurry.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan with the chicken and sauce. Stir continuously to incorporate it evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy your Copycat Food Court Bourbon Chicken!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Copycat Food Court Bourbon Chicken (Alcohol-Free & Gluten-Free)
For the Chicken
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 tablespoons Daily Blend seasoning
- as needed avocado oil spray
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup gluten-free hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes. Place the cut chicken into a large bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add 3 tablespoons of Daily Blend seasoning to the chicken and mix well to coat all pieces evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Spray a large pan or skillet with avocado oil and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce. In a separate medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, ginger, gluten-free soy sauce, gluten-free hoisin sauce, apple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and ketchup. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the brown sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Once the chicken is cooked, pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the pan. Stir to combine, ensuring all chicken pieces are coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth and no lumps remain. This is your cornstarch slurry.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan with the chicken and sauce. Stir continuously to incorporate it evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy your Copycat Food Court Bourbon Chicken!
⏱️ 1 min