To get started with this Chewy Chinese Bourbon Chicken recipe, you’ll first need to gather your ingredients. Naturally, you want chicken. We recommend chicken thighs on rye for a less dry and juicier dish, but you can also use it in place of chicken breast if you prefer. To make it even faster, you can always opt for diced chicken right away if your supermarket has it in stock.
You’ll also need soy sauce, black pepper, cornstarch, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, whole garlic, ginger, and, of course, its namesake ingredient: bourbon. You don’t have to choose a premium brand to make this dish a highlight, but the bourbon you choose will affect the final result. For slightly sweet dishes, choose a bourbon with notes of vanilla and caramel, or for a spicier end product, choose a bottle with a more smoky, spicy flavor.