Bourbon Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup bourbon
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 green onions chopped thinly for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix the soy sauce, stock, bourbon, brown sugar and spices in a bowl then set aside.
2. Cut the chicken into half inch thick strips then cut into 1-2 inch pieces. Place in a bowl and toss with cornstarch so the pieces are coated.
3. Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot add the chicken in two batches. Cook on one side for about 3 minutes then flip. Do not move around, let it get nice and crispy.
4. Transfer chicken to a plate and add about two tablespoons of oil to you pan add garlic and cook while moving constantly until fragrant. less than a minute.
5. Pour in the sauce and use a wooden spoon to mix and deglaze the pan. Bring to a boil and cook for a minute then add the chicken back in and reduce to a simmer. Move the chicken to coat and cook until reduced by about half.
6. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with rice.