Bourbon Chicken

This dish tastes like Chinese takeout!

This recipe is originally from Food.com.

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1-2 tablespoons olive oil

1 garlic clove, crushed

1/4 teaspoon of grated ginger

3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cup apple juice

1/3 cup light brown sugar

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1/2 cup of water

1/3 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons of cornstarch + water

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small ramekin mix cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water until cornstarch dissolves, set aside.

In a medium sized bowl whisk garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, apple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, water, and soy sauce until well combined and brown sugar is dissolved.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.

Remove chicken.

Add mixed ingredients in bowl and cornstarch mix and allow sauce to thicken. 

Then add back chicken and bring to a hard boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Serve over hot rice and enjoy.