Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 20 minutes
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Total: ~30 minutes
🍽 Serves
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3–4
📝 INGREDIENTS
Chicken & Veg
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1½ lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
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3 cups broccoli florets
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1 tablespoon oil (avocado, olive, or neutral)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
🥃 Bourbon Sauce
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½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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½ cup water
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¼ cup brown sugar
(or honey; see lighter swap below) -
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
(optional — alcohol cooks off) -
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
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½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Prep the chicken
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Sear the chicken
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add chicken in a single layer and cook 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
Remove chicken and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the bourbon sauce
In the same pan, lower heat to medium.
Add:
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Garlic
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Ginger
Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in:
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Soy sauce
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Water
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Brown sugar
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Bourbon
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Vinegar
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Chili flakes
Bring to a gentle simmer.
4️⃣ Thicken the sauce
Stir in cornstarch slurry.
Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and thick.
5️⃣ Cook broccoli
Add broccoli to the sauce.
Cover and steam 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
6️⃣ Combine
Return chicken to pan.
Toss everything to coat evenly.
Simmer 2 minutes to absorb flavor.
🍚 SERVING IDEAS
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Over steamed rice
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With cauliflower rice (low-carb)
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In meal-prep bowls
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With noodles or quinoa
🔄 LIGHTER / HEALTHIER SWAPS
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Use chicken breast instead of thighs
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Replace sugar with ½ cup monk fruit sweetener
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Use tamari or coconut aminos for less sodium
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Skip oil and use nonstick pan
🔥 TIPS FOR BEST FLAVOR
✔ Thighs stay juicier
✔ Don’t overcrowd pan
✔ Sauce thickens fast — stir continuously
✔ Alcohol flavor cooks off, leaving sweetness
🧠 NUTRITION (Approx. per serving)
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Calories: ~350
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Protein: 32g
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Carbs: 22g
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Fat: 12g