BOURBON SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN

BOURBON SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 2 T. olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed or 1 tsp. pre-minced garlic 1/4 t. ginger 1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 c. apple juice or apple sauce 1/3 c. brown sugar 2 T. ketchup 1 T. cider vinegar 1/2 c. water 1/3 c. soy sauce or Yoshida's Gourmet Sauce 2 T. Bourbon (opt.) Cooked White Rice (I use Minute Rice) - prepared per instructions Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned. Remove chicken. Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved. Add chicken and bring to a hard boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened to the desired consistency. Serve over hot rice.