Bourbon Bliss Chicken My Sweet Sticky Secret

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) black pepper
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) bourbon (e.g., Maker's Mark, Jim Beam)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp)
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Chopped green onions (optional)