In the same skillet add the garlic and cook until softened. Then add the water, bourbon, chicken broth, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cide vinegar, brown sugar swerve, onion powder, ground ginger and red pepper flakes. Stir all ingredients together with a whisk and then allow to simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
2 cloves garlic, ¾ cup water, ¼ cup bourbon, ½ cup chicken broth, ½ cup light soy sauce, ¼ cup no sugar added ketchup, 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar, ¼ cup brown sweetener, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes