Shannon's Golden Corral Bourbon Chicken
Bring the savory-sweet flavors of a restaurant favorite to your kitchen with Shannon's Golden Corral Bourbon Chicken! This quick and easy recipe combines tender, bite-sized chicken thighs with a luscious bourbon-infused glaze that strikes the perfect balance of soy sauce, brown sugar, apple juice, and warming spices like garlic and ginger. Marinated for maximum flavor and cooked to caramelized perfection, this dish is thickened with a silky cornstarch slurry for a rich, glossy finish. In just 40 minutes, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal, ideal served over steamed rice or paired with fresh sautéed vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners yet special enough for guests, this copycat bourbon chicken recipe is a true standout for fans of bold, comforting flavors.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Apple juice
- 2 tablespoons Bourbon
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple juice, bourbon, minced garlic, and minced ginger. This will be your marinade and sauce base.
Step 3
Place the chicken pieces into the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
Step 4
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and add the chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
Step 5
Once the chicken is browned, reduce the heat to medium and pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the chicken.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the skillet and stir well to thicken the sauce further. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has reached your desired consistency.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the chicken with sliced green onions.
Step 9
Serve hot over steamed rice or with sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1328.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2506.0 |
| Total Fat 126.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g | |
| Cholesterol 988.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5387.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 69.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 50.9g | |
| Protein 248.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 193.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2755.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories