Low Sugar Bourbon Chicken

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
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½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil)

For the sauce

⅓ cup bourbon
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp ketchup
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water

For serving

2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season with the salt and black pepper.
2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves. In a small separate bowl, stir the cornstarch and water together until smooth, then set aside.

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