Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• White pepper, salt, and MSG to season
• Sauce:
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2-3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
• To finish:
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Chopped green onions

Steps

1. Season the chicken with white pepper, salt, and MSG.
2. Grill or pan-sear at least 3 minutes per side until nicely charred. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the garlic and ginger 2–3 minutes.
4. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then simmer low about 5 minutes to cook off some of the alcohol.
5. Slice or dice the chicken, add it to the sauce, and coat well. Cover and cook another 10–15 minutes.
6. Top with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve over rice with steamed broccoli.