Bourbon Chicken Skillet (Better Than Takeout, Easy 30 Minute Dinner)

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the sauce:

• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ½ cup brown sugar packed
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons bourbon or apple juice if omitting alcohol
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

For serving

• Cooked rice
• Sliced green onions
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to coat evenly.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, bourbon, hoisin, garlic, and ginger.
4. Add the sauce mixture to the same skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
5. In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir into the simmering sauce.
6. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
7. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 1 or 2 minutes until heated through.
8. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!