Begin by preparing the star of the dish – the chicken. Cut four pounds of boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set them aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine one cup of bourbon, half a cup of soy sauce, half a cup of vinegar, two teaspoons of freshly grated ginger, two cloves of garlic (peeled and grated), and half a cup of brown sugar. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
Time to cook the chicken! Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully cooked and nicely browned on all sides.
While the chicken is cooking, let’s make a delicious sauce. In a small bowl, mix together two tablespoons of cornstarch with half a cup of water until there are no lumps. Once the chicken is fully cooked, pour this mixture into the pan and stir well. Let the sauce thicken for about three minutes, stirring occasionally. If needed, add more water to achieve the desired consistency. Once the sauce has thickened, turn off the heat and allow it to cool for a minute.
It’s time to serve this mouth-watering dish! Garnish with chopped green onions on top for an added pop of flavor and color. This delicious homemade Panda Express Bourbon Chicken is now ready to be enjoyed!