Bourbon Chicken
If you're anything like me, you love "Chinese" take-out... whether it be from a legitimate and authentic Chinese restaurant or from a questionable mall food-court. When I saw the Pinterest link to a Bourbon Chicken recipe, I just had to try it (and put my own personal taste into adjusting measurements).
2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Garlic Clove
1/4 Teaspoon Ginger
1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 Cup Apple Juice
1/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar (or Dark!)
2 Tablespoons Ketchup
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce (Or a little less if desired)
1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
Directions:
Heat your olive oil in a large skillet. Once your olive oil is nice and hot, add only your chunks of chicken until the outsides are slightly browned. Remove the chicken.
In the same pan, add all of the other remaining ingredients over medium heat. Stir until everything has dissolved.
Add the chicken back in and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not cover.
ENJOY!
Red Beans and Rice
2 Cups Red Beans, cooked/canned
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 Small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
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2 Cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Oregano
Salt & Pepper, to taste
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
In a medium-sized pan heat olive oil. Saute minced garlic with the onion. Once the onion has softened up, add the red beans.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the garlic/onion/bean mixture with the cooked rice and other remaining ingredients.
ENJOY!
This meal sure does bring back good memories of Somerset Mall. It could only get better by having roasted potatoes. There's always next time!
My husband will be adding his opinions of the meals after each post. Here was his thoughts on the Bourbon Chicken/Red Beans and Rice: 10/10.
Original Bourbon Chicken Recipe
Original RB&R Recipe
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