Zesty Bourbon Orange Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 green onions, sliced (reserve some green tops for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the bite-sized chicken pieces in a bowl and set aside.

2. Heat the Oil:
- In a large stir fry pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 3 minutes.

3. Cook the Chicken:
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan, cooking and stirring occasionally until the chicken is browned and cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

4. Sauté Aromatics:
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add 4 cloves of minced garlic. Stir constantly until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.

5. Create the Sauce:
- Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of bourbon, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Stir until combined.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes, reducing slightly.

6. Thicken the Sauce:
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes and the sliced green onions (reserving some green tops for garnish).
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, stirring to coat with the sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and chicken to absorb the flavors.

7. Serve and Garnish:
- Transfer the stir fry to a serving dish. Garnish with reserved green onion tops and additional red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time:
PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

1. Stir Fry
2. Bourbon Chicken
3. Orange Sauce
4. Chicken Dinner
5. Asian-Inspired
6. Quick Meal
7. Flavorful Stir Fry
8. Easy Dinner Recipe
9. Weeknight Meal
10. Chicken Recipe

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1,875

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