1-Getting started with Bourbon Chicken: First, prepare all your ingredients by cutting the chicken into bite-size pieces and crushing the garlic. This sets the stage for smooth cooking and helps everything blend well.

2-Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat: Add the chicken pieces and cook until they’re lightly browned, which takes about 5 minutes, then set them aside. Now, mix the remaining ingredients 1 crushed garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 cup apple juice, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/3 cup ketchup in the skillet and heat until well combined.

3-Return the chicken to the skillet and bring the mixture to a hard boil: Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The whole process takes about 35 minutes, making it ready for serving over hot rice. For a deeper flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand or adding extras like fresh ginger as noted in the tips.