recipe courtesy Heinz Recipes

This Bourbon Chicken recipe brings the bold, sweet-savory spirit of New Orleans straight to your kitchen. Tender chicken thighs are simmered in a rich glaze of bourbon, brown sugar, garlic, ketchup, and soy sauce, with a splash of apple cider vinegar for tang and a kick of zesty Italian dressing. The result is a sticky, flavorful dish that’s comforting and craveable—perfect over rice and garnished with scallions for a fresh finish. It’s a quick way to savor the soulful flavors of Bourbon Street, no passport required.

Prep 45 MIN | Cook 20 MIN | Calories 220  Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 cups
• fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cups bourbon
• 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/4 cups scallions, diced
• 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 tbsp HEINZ Tomato Ketchup 
• 4 tsp less-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 
• 2 tbsp KRAFT Calorie-Wise Zesty Italian Dressing

Instructions

Step 1

Mix all ingredients except dressing and chicken until blended. Reserve for later use.

Step 2

Heat dressing in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add chicken; cook and stir for 4 to 5 min. or until no longer pink.

Step 4

Stir in the reserved chicken broth mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 min. Or, stirring occasionally, the chicken is done and the sauce is slightly thickened. Garnish with scallions.