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Jennifer F.
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Re: Chinese Bourbon Chicken.......with no Bourbon!
Oct 27, 2009 12:36 PM
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UPDATE:I replaced the apple juice with pineapple juice last night and I liked it even better!
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Jennifer
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Every Sinner Has A Future"
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Gibber12
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Re: Chinese Bourbon Chicken.......with no Bourbon!
Oct 4, 2009 10:23 PM
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WOW. This sounds phenomenal, and I can't wait to try it - THANKS!! And dishes that reheat well are ALWAYS on my keeper list!!  Gibber |
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Janet S.
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Re: Chinese Bourbon Chicken.......with no Bourbon!
Oct 4, 2009 10:00 AM
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Jennifer, I forwarded this to a friend who is missing the Chinese take-out place in her old neighbourhood. She's planning to try to recreate this old favourite, right in her own kitchen, and sends her thanks! • Janet
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Jennifer F.
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Re: Chinese Bourbon Chicken.......with no Bourbon!
Oct 1, 2009 11:58 PM
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Scott, thanks for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed it! I think I will add the bourbon next time!
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scott eggers
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Re: Chinese Bourbon Chicken.......with no Bourbon!
Oct 1, 2009 8:37 PM
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I made this tonight. It was great. I did add a tablespoon of bourbon at the end. I give it 6 stars.
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Angela P
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Re: Chinese Bourbon Chicken.......with no Bourbon!
Oct 1, 2009 4:58 PM
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Ohh, I'm glad to know this reheats well! Gives me more options for my hubby's lunch!
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Jennifer F.
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Re: Chinese Bourbon Chicken.......with no Bourbon!
Oct 1, 2009 4:53 PM
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My husband says this reheated really well and was great for his lunch today!
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Jennifer F.
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Chinese Bourbon Chicken.......with no Bourbon!
Sep 30, 2009 11:44 PM
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This recipe is a copycat of the Bourbon chicken sold in Chinese take-out places. It was a big hit with my family last night. I served it with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli.
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated gingerroot
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (if you aren't a fan of spicy , cut back on these)
1/2 cup apple juice
2/3 cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup water
1/2-2/3 cup soy sauce-I use less sodium
4 green onions, sliced
toasted sesame seeds, optional
hot cooked rice
Place cornstarch and chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and shake to coat. Heat oil in a large skillet and cook chicken pieces until light golden brown. Remove to a plate.
In a bowl , whisk together the garlic , gingeroot, red pepper flakes,apple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, water and soy sauce.
Add sauce mixture to the skillet , heating over medium heat until well mixed and sugar dissolves. Turn up the heat and bring to a hard boil, stirring occasionally.
Add chicken to the sauce in the skillet and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add in the green onions the last 2 minutes or so.
Serve over hot rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if you wish. Enjoy!
I wanted my sauce a little more glaze-y and sticky, so at the very end I stirred in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons cold water and stirred it for a minute. It was enough to thicken it up perfectly, so if you want to add some cornstarch at the end, be careful not to add more than a teaspoon. The sauce is really good mixed in the rice!
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Jennifer
"Every Saint Has A Past,
Every Sinner Has A Future"
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