Stir-Fried Chicken with Bourbon-Orange Glaze

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Tender chicken pieces stir-fried and coated in a vibrant bourbon and orange sauce, balancing sweet and smoky flavors. This American Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, bourbon whiskey, fresh orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp brown sugar; whisk until sugar dissolves and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Push chicken to the side and add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour the bourbon-orange sauce mixture over the chicken, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 sliced green onions and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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