One Skillet Bourbon Chicken

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One Skillet Bourbon Chicken

Sweet, Savory, and Perfectly Sticky

This One Skillet Bourbon Chicken is one of those recipes that feels like takeout — but better, easier, and made right at home.

Tender bite-sized pieces of chicken are seared in butter, coated in a rich, sticky glaze made with teriyaki, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce, then served over buttery onion rice that soaks up every drop of that delicious flavor.

It’s the kind of dinner that comes together in one pan, fills the kitchen with the best aroma, and tastes like something you’d get at your favorite restaurant — but made with love and simple ingredients from your own kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ cup teriyaki sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 bag (family size) Success rice (or 2 cups cooked white rice)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Cook the chicken:
   In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with garlic salt, seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes.
2. Make the glaze:
   Reduce heat to low. Add teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce directly to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly, letting the sauce bubble and thicken into a sticky glaze, about 3–5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Prepare the rice:
   While the chicken is cooking, boil the Success rice according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
4. Sauté the onion:
   In the same skillet (don’t wipe it out — those drippings are flavor!), add 1 tablespoon of butter and the chopped onion. Cook until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the rice:
   Add the cooked rice into the skillet with the onion. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, letting it absorb the butter and chicken drippings for extra flavor.
6. Combine and serve:
   Spoon the glazed chicken on top of the rice, drizzle with any leftover sauce from the pan, and serve straight from the skillet.

Tips

• You can add a splash of bourbon or whiskey to the glaze (optional) for authentic flavor — just let it simmer to cook off the alcohol.
• Want it a little spicy? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
• Swap the chicken thighs for chicken breast if you prefer — thighs just stay extra juicy!
• Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for a restaurant-style touch.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• All cooked in one skillet — minimal cleanup!
• Sweet, sticky, and full of flavor.
• Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
• Pairs perfectly with steamed veggies or a side salad.

Jennie’s Note

I love this One Skillet Bourbon Chicken because it’s fast, flavorful, and feels like comfort food with a little bit of flair. The brown sugar and hoisin sauce create that perfect sticky glaze that coats every bite of chicken, while the buttery onion rice underneath ties it all together.

It’s one of those dinners that tastes even better the next day — if there’s any left! My family loves it served straight from the skillet, steaming hot, with a little extra glaze drizzled over the top.

This One Skillet Bourbon Chicken is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and buttery flavor — a true crowd-pleaser that feels special but couldn’t be easier to make.

It’s proof that you don’t need complicated ingredients or fancy techniques to make a dinner that tastes absolutely incredible.

Whether it’s a cozy weeknight meal or a weekend dinner with family, this recipe will definitely earn a spot in your regular rotation.

Sticky, flavorful, and made in one skillet — comfort food doesn’t get any better than this.