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We're saluting Chinese New Year with our Test Kitchen's version of a Chinese restaurant take-out favorite, these scrumptious Bourbon Chicken Bites. Of course, don't wait for a holiday to enjoy this easy chicken recipe that suits anytime at all!

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 25 min

What You'll Need:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons bourbon

What To Do:

1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch, garlic powder, ground red pepper, and salt; toss to coat well.
    
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add coated chicken in batches and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden and no pink remains, stirring frequently.
    
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring jelly, soy sauce, and bourbon to a boil. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until jelly has melted, stirring constantly. Add chicken and toss to coat. Serve hot.

Note

A bowl of our delicious fried rice served along with this Bourbon Chicken, and it becomes a meal!