Crockpot Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken (can use up to 2 lbs with the amount of sauce)
• 1 tsp garlic, minced (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp ketchup (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp cornstarch

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients (except chicken and cornstarch) into the crockpot, mix to create the sauce.
2. Add the chicken to the sauce (even if partially frozen).
3. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
4. About an hour before serving, mix cornstarch with a few spoonfuls of the sauce in a cup or bowl until dissolved.
5. Add the cornstarch mixture to the chicken and let it cook for the remaining time.
6. If short on time, skip cornstarch for a thinner sauce.
7. Serve over rice.