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Bourbon Chicken
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish with a sweet and savory bourbon glaze, perfect served over rice.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (squeezed through a garlic press or minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (plus 2 tablespoons water for slurry)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup apple juice (good quality)
- 1/4 cup low sodium tamari (or soy sauce or coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari
- 1ΒΌ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- to taste avocado oil
- 2 cups cooked rice (for serving)
- 3 green onions sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, apple juice, bourbon, garlic, ginger, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and red pepper flakes to make the sauce.
- Toss chicken with cornstarch and cook in avocado oil until browned and cooked through.
- Add sauce to chicken and simmer until thickened, then serve over rice garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
For best results, use good quality apple juice and fresh ingredients.