Bourbon Chicken Jasmine Rice

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Bourbon chicken is a dish named after bourbon street in new orleans, louisiana and for the bourbon whiskey ingredient. The dish is commonly found at cajun-themed chinese restaurants.

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Steps

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In a wok , over high heat , add 2 tablespoons oil and when hot , working in batches , add the chicken and cook until lightly browned , about 3 to 5 minute remove and set aside.

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Reduce the heat to medium , add the garlic , ginger and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant , about 30 sec.

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Add in the apple juice , sugar , ketchup , vinegar , whiskey and soy sauce and cook stirring until the sugar dissolves , about 1 minute return the chicken and bring to a boil.

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Lower heat to low and simmer for 20 minute.

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In the meantime , cook the rice according to package directions.

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Serve the chicken over the rice and garnish with the scallions.

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Ingredients

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sesame oil, chicken tenderloins, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, red pepper flakes, apple juice, dark brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, bourbon whiskey, soy sauce, jasmine rice, scallions