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Bourbon Chicken (without the Bourbon)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
 

Like bourbon chicken, but don't want the alcohol. Then this recipe's for you. You get the same great taste, but without the alcohol.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Steve
Ingredients
  • 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 12-15 chicken tenders)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup apple or pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (or 3 Tbsp. chicken broth)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
Instructions

  1. Cut your chicken into small 1-2 inch pieces.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Once it is hot pour 2 Tbsp. olive oil into the skillet.

  3. Add your chicken pieces to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. The chicken will start to get juicy and bubbly. Drain juices and continue cooking in the skillet over medium high heat.

  5. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, apple (or pineapple) juice, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar (or chicken broth), water, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and cornstarch. Wisk until cornstarch is dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.

  6. When your chicken has a nice brown sear on most pieces, add your sauce and stir, covering all pieces.

  7. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover, tilting the lid slightly to let air escape.

  8. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring a couple of times.

  9. If the sauce is too thick, add a Tbsp. of chicken broth and stir well.

  10. Serve over white or brown rice.