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Bourbon Chicken That Tastes Better Than the Mall Classic

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Sweet, sticky, and full of nostalgic food court flavor, this Better Than The Mall Bourbon Chicken is quick, easy, and made with real ingredients. Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a glossy bourbon-soy glaze that’s ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for an irresistible weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Marinade

½ cup bourbon

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

½ cup water

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

2 tablespoons red wine

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Chicken

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon chives, chopped

Instructions

1. Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl until fully combined.

2. Add the chicken pieces, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, until no longer pink.

5. Pour in half of the marinade and continue cooking, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked, about 5–10 minutes.

6. Optional: Simmer the remaining marinade in a small saucepan for 5–10 minutes until reduced and thickened.

7. Serve the bourbon chicken over rice and garnish with chopped chives.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay juicier and absorb the sauce better than chicken breasts.

Use real bourbon for the best depth of flavor; the alcohol cooks off during cooking.

Watch the sauce closely as it thickens quickly due to the sugar.

Make extra sauce if possible—it’s perfect drizzled over rice or vegetables.

This dish reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day.

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