Air fryer bourbon chicken
Use this easy air fryer bourbon chicken recipe to make your favorite Asian-fusion mall dish at home with only a handful of ingredients! It features juicy pieces of chicken thighs marinated in a bold and delicious blend of soy sauce, whiskey, and brown sugar. Then air fry for only 20 minutes for an amazingly flavorful and practically foolproof dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thigh meat cut into bite-size pieces or keep it whole
- 4 ounces soy sauce
- ½ cup Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in the mixture of bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and spices for 1-2 hours.
- Place marinated chicken in an air fryer safe pan and cook at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- If desired, thicken the sauce with a cornstarch and water mixture.
Notes
Store leftover air fryer bourbon chicken in the air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze leftovers. For that you will need to use a special freezer safe containers or plastic bags. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheat in the air fryer or in the microwave. Do not overheat or the chicken will become dry. Frozen chicken should be thawed in the fridge overnight for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 50gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 3385mgPotassium: 771mgFiber: 1gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 4mg
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