Crock Pot Style Bourbon Chicken

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces

2 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (evoo)

1 garlic clove crushed

1/4 teaspoon ginger

3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cup light apple juice

1/3 cup light brown sugar

2 tablespoons organic ketchup or chili sauce (depending on how hot you like stuff)

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1/2 cup water

1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce