BOURBON CHICKEN

BOURBON CHICKEN

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil or canola oil
• 2 pounds chicken breast or chicken thighs cut into 1 inch cubes
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• Cornstarch Slurry:
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon apple juice or water
• Garnish:
• sesame seeds
• green onions

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl combine: soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, rice wine vinegar, apple juice and ketchup. Stir well and set sauce aside.
2. Add sesame oil to a large skillet or wok and heat it over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken and sauté until fully cooked and browned.
4. Add in garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and chili powder. Sauté for 1 minute.
5. Add sauce to the chicken and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes.
6. In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and apple juice or you can use water.
7. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir frequently until thickened, 3-4 minutes.
8. If you want to thicken the sauce more, add more cornstarch slurry..
9. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

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