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Bourbon Chicken (with Apple Juice)
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Bourbon Chicken (with Apple Juice)

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)Meat900 g
  • onion powderSpices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • soy saucePantry80 ml
  • hoisin saucePantry15 ml
  • ketchupPantry15 ml
  • apple juiceBeverages120 ml
  • waterOther60 ml
  • apple cider vinegarPantry15 ml
  • light brown sugarPantry65 g
  • ginger (grated)Produce10 g
  • garlic (grated)Produce3 pieces
  • cornstarch (dissolved in water)Pantry8 g
  • neutral oilPantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

291kcal

Carbs
21 g
Proteins
21 g
Fat
14 g
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Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Make the sauce

    • Whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin, ketchup, apple juice, water, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, grated ginger and garlic until homogeneous.
    • Set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Season the chicken

    • Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and black pepper.
    • Make sure every side is coated.
    Step 2
  3. Brown the chicken

    • Heat the oil in a hot cast iron pan and brown the chicken on both sides; it does not need to cook through.
    • Remove the chicken and let it rest in a bowl.
    Step 3
  4. Reduce the sauce

    • Pour the sauce into the pan and scrape up the fond.
    • Let it reduce by half.
    Step 4
  5. Cut the chicken

    • While the sauce reduces, cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
    Step 5
  6. Thicken and finish

    • Add the cornstarch slurry to the reduced sauce to thicken.
    • Return the chicken to the pan and simmer until it comes up to temperature.
    Step 6