Easy Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients (16)

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (you can also use chicken breasts)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons apple juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• toasted sesame seeds, for garnish, optional
• sliced green onions, for garnish, optional
• cooked rice, for serving