Description
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful bourbon-based sauce. It’s a sweet, savory, and tangy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or any occasion. This dish is best served over rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Pounds Chicken Thighs (Boneless, Skinless)
- 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)
- 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- ¼ Cup Green Onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs (well trimmed) into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon whiskey, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
- Pour the sauce over the top of the chicken thighs.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 6 hours.
- Remove the chicken thighs to a plate and roughly chop them.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until the cornstarch dissolves. Pour into the sauce in the slow cooker and mix with a whisk.
- Add the chicken back to the sauce and stir to combine. Allow it to come back to bubbling, then turn off the crock pot.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve over rice.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Bourbon Chicken Recipe