Bourbon Chicken (without the Bourbon)

This was a hit with the entire family! 

Everyone loved the flavor and I loved it was simple goodness!

Yes, who doesn't love a quick meal that tastes really really good!

I made it a little different than the recipe, so I will give you both options!

Bourbon Chicken (without the Bourbon!)

(found on pinterest, via jamiecooksitup.blogspot.com)

• 5 chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp garlic
• 1/4 cup apple or pineapple juice
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp corn starch

Option 1:  Cut your raw chicken into small 1-2 inch pieces with kitchen scissors.  Heat up a large skillet over medium high heat.  Once it is hot, pour your 2 tbsp oil into it.  Add your chicken pieces to the pan and let them cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Drain some of the chicken juices and then continue to cook the chicken until done.

Option 2:  Place 5 frozen chicken breasts in a pan that has a lid.  Cover the chicken with water and bring pan to a boil.  Once boiling, cover with the lid and poach your chicken for about 20 minutes or until done.

Once done, place chicken on a cutting board or plate and let rest.  Once cool enough to handle, I shredded the chicken and then placed in a skillet and browned the pieces a little.

While chicken is cooking (either option),  combine your sauce ingredients.  Combine your garlic, juice, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, water, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch.  Whisk together until corn starch is dissolved and ingredients completely mixed.

When chicken is browned, pour the sauce into the pan.  Stir it around until it covers all your chicken pieces.

Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover the pan with a lid at an angle in order to allow some of the steam to escape.  Let this simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring a couple times.

Serve over brown or white rice and enjoy!