Bourbon Chicken and Fried Rice Recipe

bourbon

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without the alcohol.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option; chicken thighs are more economical.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Start with 3 pounds of chicken meat, using either white breast or dark meat.

Separate 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch for later use.

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Heat canola oil in a Blackstone range top combo.

Add minced garlic and cook briefly.

Mix together 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of apple juice, 1/4 cup of bourbon, 1/2 cup of chicken broth, 2/3 cup of light soy sauce, 1/3 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 cup of light packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flake to create the sauce.

Add the chicken to the sauce and cook until thickened.

For the fried rice, prepare rice and add a few eggs and frozen peas.

Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the fried rice mixture.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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