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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Savory Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken, a flavorful and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Chicken Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

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
  • to taste red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

For Thickening the Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

For Serving

  • to taste chopped green onions
  • to serve cooked white rice (or brown/cauliflower rice)

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Prepare the Chicken: Start by placing the chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, and apple cider vinegar.
  • Coat the Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
  • Cook the Chicken: Set your slow cooker to HIGH and let the chicken cook for 4 hours or on LOW for 6 hours.
  • Shred the Chicken: After cooking, carefully remove the chicken thighs and shred them with forks.
  • Create the Slurry: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with water to create a smooth slurry.
  • Thicken the Sauce: Add the slurry to the sauce in the slow cooker, and cook uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Garnish and Serve: Turn off the heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve hot over rice.

Notes

Choosing high-quality chicken thighs enhances the dish. Marinating for a few hours before cooking boosts flavors. Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bourbon Chicken, Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken, easy chicken recipe, slow cooker chicken, Southern chicken, weeknight dinner
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