Easy Bourbon Chicken | Cooking Professionally

Ingredients

• ***For the sauce:***
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons apple juice
• 2 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ***For the chicken:***
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and sliced into bite-sized pieces
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• ***To thicken the sauce:***
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
• ***Optional toppings:***
• green onions, chopped
• sesame seeds