Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a rich, savory dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal. The slow cooking process ensures the chicken is juicy and flavorful, while the sauce thickens beautifully for a satisfying finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup Bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the Bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, apple juice, honey, fresh grated ginger, minced garlic, and crushed red chili flakes. Mix well.
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside. In a small bowl, create a slurry by mixing 3 tablespoons of water with the cornstarch. Turn the slow cooker to high. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Cover and let it thicken for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir into the thickened sauce. Add the sliced green onions and mix well.
- Serve the Bourbon Chicken over rice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg