Shopping Lists: BOURBON CHICKEN

Is there anything better than sticky-sweet bourbon chicken? I mean, you really can’t go wrong with a sauce made of brown sugar, ginger, soy sauce, and, of course, bourbon. Although its exact origins are unclear (some claim the name comes from Kentucky, and others from Bourbon Street in New Orleans), the dish is a fusion of Cajun and Chinese cooking. Yes, there is actual bourbon in this recipe. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mix of apple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and bourbon, which adds heat and flavor. The bourbon also helps tenderize the chicken and brings the sauce together. 3 garlic cloves 2" piece of ginger 1/2 cup apple juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup bourbon 1/4 brown sugar (light or dark) rice vinegar red pepper flakes 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken (thighs or breasts) cornstarch kosher salt canola or vegetable oil green onions Kitchen Bouquet white rice

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