One of my favorite take-out style dishes made with bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and more for a delicious recipe that packs a serious flavor punch!
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 6 to 9 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, ketchup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Pour into the pan and let simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
In a small bowl, mix together the water and corn starch until smooth. Pour into bourbon mixture and whisk quickly to combine. Let simmer until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add in the chicken and toss to coat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
If you want a spicy version, add 1 tablespoon of chili paste to the sauce.
Water can be used in place of chicken broth.
1½ teaspoons of freshly grated ginger may be used in place of ground ginger.
¾ teaspoon of garlic powder may be used in place of garlic paste.
Dark brown sugar may be used for a deeper, richer flavor.
Bourbon is the signature ingredient in this recipe and should not be omitted.