BOURBON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI 

4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 in pieces

1 cup broccoli florets

3 tbsp cornstarch divided

3 cloves garlic minced

1/2 cup apple juice

1/2 cup bourbon

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

4 tbsp veg oil divided

Season chicken with pepper. Mix with 2 tbsp cornstarch. Put aside.

In a bowl mix together bourbon, broth, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, ginger, garlic & pepper flakes. Put aside.

Over medium heat add 2 tbsp oil and cook broccoli florets until tender, approximately 5 minutes, stirring often and put aside.

Over medium high heat add remaining oil to pan and add chicken. Cook 3 minutes on each side and remove, put aside.

Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch to 1 tbsp cold water. Put aside.

Add in bourbon sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Add chicken in and cook until sauce reduces, approximately 10-12 minutes. Add broccoli back in and stir in cornstarch slurry mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy.❤️