"This easy Bourbon Chicken recipe is absolutely addicting, thanks to a sticky sweet Bourbon sauce with lots of flavor!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 pounds chicken breasts ((boneless and skinless, chopped into 1-inch pieces))
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4 tablespoons cornstarch ((plus ½ - 1 tablespoon extra, see notes))
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon pepper
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or use sesame oil for more flavor)
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4 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 cup chicken broth ((use low-sodium if you prefer less salt))
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⅔ cup soy sauce ((use low-sodium if you prefer less salt))
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⅓ cup apple juice
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⅓ cup ketchup
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¼ cup bourbon (see notes for a kid-friendly version)
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or less, to taste)
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1 cup brown sugar (dark or light)
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, or use more for a spicy sauce!)