Easy Bourbon Chicken Recipe

 

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes

4 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon ginger minced

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons bourbon

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

sesame seeds for garnish if desired

green onions for garnish if desired

Insatructions

Heat sesame oil and canola oil in a large skillet.
Add in chicken and saute until fully cooked and browned.
Add in garlic and ginger and saute for 1-2 minutes. (Add in more oil if needed)

In a medium bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon and rice wine vinegar.

Add sauce to the chicken and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water.

Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir frequently until thickened, 2-3 minutes.

If the sauce needs to thicken more add more cornstarch.

Serve immediately with sesame seeds and green onions for garnish, if desired.

Enjoy