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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Savory Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken for Easy Home Cooking

Enjoy the rich flavors of Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken, a comforting dish perfect for easy home cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Chicken Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs this cut stays juicy and tender throughout the slow cooking process

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup light brown sugar adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness
  • 1 cup soy sauce provides a deep umami base
  • ⅓ cup bourbon whiskey lends a warm, smoky flavor
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar adds tangy contrast
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger complements the bourbon with warm notes
  • 1 tablespoon honey ties all the flavors together
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced infuses rich aroma and flavor

For Thickening the Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch helps achieve sauce thickness
  • 2 tablespoons water used for slurry

For Serving

  • ¼ cup chopped green onions adds color and subtle onion flavor
  • cooked white rice (or brown/cauliflower rice) perfect for soaking up the sauce

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they're spread out evenly.
  • Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, vinegar, ginger, honey, and garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  • Coat the Chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating each piece evenly. Cover with the lid.
  • Cook the Chicken: Set the cooker to HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours until the chicken is tender.
  • Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
  • Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir into the sauce in the crock pot.
  • Return the Chicken: Add shredded chicken back into the sauce and simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes.
  • Garnish and Serve: Turn off the heat, garnish with green onions, and serve over rice.

Notes

This dish is perfect for family gatherings or potlucks and tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
Keyword chicken recipes, Comfort Food, Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken, easy chicken recipes, family meals, slow cooker chicken
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