Ingredients
- Chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Bourbon
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Apple cider vinegar
- Garlic powder
- Ginger powder
- Vegetable oil
- Cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sear until browned and cooked through.
- Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, adding cornstarch if desired.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or quinoa, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Use good quality bourbon for the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken.
- Adjust brown sugar to taste.
- Substitute apple cider vinegar with white or rice vinegar if necessary.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg