Bourbon Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds boneless chicken breasts; cut into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil;(1-2)
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 garlic clove; crushed
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch; (if thick sauce desired)

DIRECTIONS:

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.