Bourbon Chicken ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅƒ:

Ingredients ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅƒ
โ€“ 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces ๐Ÿ”
โ€“ 1/2 cup bourbon ๐Ÿฅƒ
โ€“ 1/2 cup soy sauce ๐Ÿถ
โ€“ 1/4 cup brown sugar ๐Ÿฌ
โ€“ 1/4 cup ketchup ๐Ÿ…
โ€“ 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar ๐ŸŽ
โ€“ 2 cloves garlic, minced ๐Ÿง„
โ€“ 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening) ๐ŸŒฝ
โ€“ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ
โ€“ 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish) ๐ŸŒฟ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

2. Sear the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ

3. Cook the Sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. If the sauce needs thickening, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.

5. Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve the Bourbon Chicken over rice or noodles. Enjoy your flavorful and delicious meal! ๐Ÿ˜‹

Perfect for a tasty and satisfying dinner!