Bourbonless Chicken

adapted from spendwithpennies.com

We don't drink alcohol so we never have bourbon on hand. If you have it, substitute this for the orange juice in this recipe.

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, breasts or a combination of these

2 tbsp olive oil

1/4 c low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos

1/4 c orange juice

1/4 c apple juice 

1/4 c dark brown sugar

1/2 tbsp chopped or grated garlic

1 tbsp fresh ginger grated or 1/4 tsp ground ginger

1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 c water

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tbsp cold water

2 green onions thinly sliced, green tops only

Trim fat from chicken and cut into small chunks.

In a medium mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce, orange and apple juice, dark brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar, red pepper flakes and 1/4 c water.

Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and mostly cooked through.

Pour sauce into skillet with chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and cold water. Add to sauce and cook until the sauce thickens (3-5 minutes) mixing occasionally.

Garnish with green onion and serve over your favorite rice.

Tip: rice vinegar and rice wine vinegar are the same so use either one in this recipe.

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