Air-Fried Bourbon Chicken Skewers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Skewers
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3 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2.5 cm pieces
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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2 teaspoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
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Cooking spray
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Chopped scallions for garnish
→ Bourbon Sauce
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon minced ginger
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1 cup hoisin sauce
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½ cup apple juice
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½ cup soy sauce
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½ cup bourbon
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¼ cup brown sugar
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, onion powder, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon. Toss thoroughly to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for enhanced flavor.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Whisk in hoisin sauce, apple juice, soy sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Set air fryer temperature to 190°C (375°F).
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Thread marinated chicken pieces onto 20 cm wooden skewers, approximately 6 pieces per skewer.
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Arrange skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly coat with cooking spray and cook for 8 minutes.
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Reserve a portion of the bourbon sauce for serving. Brush the skewers generously with the remaining sauce and continue cooking for 6-8 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
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Brush cooked skewers with reserved bourbon sauce. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.
# Notes:
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For best results, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
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The bourbon flavor intensifies as the sauce reduces. For a milder flavor, use less bourbon or increase the reduction time.