Bourbon Chicken with Broccoli

Bourbon Chicken with Broccoli

This recipe is a sweet and savory dish, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

*   1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

*   1 head of broccoli, cut into florets

*   2 tablespoons olive oil

*   2 cloves garlic, minced

*   1/2 cup bourbon

*   1/2 cup soy sauce

*   1/4 cup brown sugar

*   2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

*   1 tablespoon cornstarch

*   2 tablespoons water

*   Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

*   Cooked rice for serving

Instructions:

1.  Prepare the Chicken:

    *   In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

2.  Cook the Chicken:

    *   Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

    *   Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3.  Cook the Broccoli:

    *   In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and minced garlic.

    *   Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set aside.

4.  Make the Bourbon Sauce:

    *   In a small bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.

    *   In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.

    *   Pour the bourbon sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.

    *   Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

5.  Combine Everything:

    *   Return the cooked chicken and broccoli to the skillet.

    *   Toss everything together until the chicken and broccoli are evenly coated with the bourbon sauce.

6.  Serve:

    *   Serve the Bourbon Chicken with Broccoli over cooked rice.

    *   Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.