Bourbon Chicken

Surprisingly not made with bourbon.

2 lb. chicken breasts cut into small pieces
1 Tb. olive oil
1 tsp crushed garlic
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes or 1 tsp. Siracha
1/4 C. apple juice
1/3 C. light brown sugar
2 Tb. ketchup
1 Tb. cider vinegar
1/2 C. water
1 Tb. cornstarch

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 blended and dissolved. Add chicken and bring to a hard boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes uncovered. Serve over hot rice. Sprinkle with green onions if desired.