Not So Boozy Bourbon Chicken
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/28900454-2e40-4396-ab6d-8231cbdb8413
Original source: https://cookiesandcups.com/bourbon-chicken/print/44343/
Recipe image: https://cookiesandcups.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/notsoboozybourbonchickenimage-3-225x225.jpg

We call this "Food Court Chicken"! It's just like the chicken they hand you when you walk through the food court on a toothpick!  Sticky, sweet, and delicious!
Yield: 4
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT25M
Total time: PT35M

Ingredients
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1- inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Optional – sliced green onions or chives to garnish

Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, apple juice, water, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium- high heat.
3. Add the chicken to the skillet, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through, 7-8 minutes.
4. Add in the soy sauce mixture, and stir to combine.
5. Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by about half.
6. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
7. Add this into the chicken and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute, as the mixture will thicken quickly.
8. Remove the pan from the heat and serve over rice. Top with green onions if desired.