Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons (14-28ml) oil
• 2 pounds (900g) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon (14ml) or more Bourbon ((or broth))
• ¼ cup (60ml) reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15g) ketchup
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) apple cider vinegar
• ¾ cup (175ml) chicken stock ((adjust to desired thickness with more or less))
• 2 tablespoons (20g) cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
• 2-3 teaspoons (10-15g) minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon (5g) minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon (2g) white pepper
• 1 teaspoon (2g) red pepper flakes
• sesame seeds (for garnish if desired)
• green onions (for garnish if desired)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet, then add chicken and let it rest for about 30 seconds before stirring. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until chicken has been fully cooked.

2. 2

   While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, chicken stock, cornstarch, and brown sugar. Set aside.

3. 3

   Quickly stir in garlic, ginger, and white pepper into the skillet with chicken and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until sauce thickens. Add red pepper flakes and adjust thickness with broth if desired. It will thicken as it cools.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions and serve immediately over rice.