Description
This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines the sweetness of brown sugar with the kick of bourbon whiskey. Tender chicken thighs are slow-cooked in a savory sauce, resulting in a delicious meal that pairs perfectly with rice or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup bourbon whiskey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For Thickening:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish:
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Add the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred or chop, and set aside.
- Thicken the Sauce: Make a slurry with cornstarch and water, add to the sauce, then return the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Finish: Let it cook for 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness and spiciness to suit your taste.
- For a thicker sauce, cook longer after adding the slurry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 1650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken, Bourbon Chicken Recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe
