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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (high) or 6 hours 15 minutes (low)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and tender meal made with boneless skinless chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and savory bourbon-infused sauce. Perfect for a cozy and effortless dinner, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection and garnished with fresh green onions for a touch of brightness. Serve it over white, brown, or cauliflower rice for a delicious and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed

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

Thickening and Garnish

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Trim and clean the boneless skinless chicken thighs to ensure they are ready for cooking.
  2. Arrange in slow cooker: Place the chicken thighs evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
  3. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together light brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon whiskey, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic until well combined.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Cook the chicken: Cover with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
  6. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and chop or shred it into your preferred texture, then set aside.
  7. Thicken the sauce: Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker to thicken it.
  8. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mix well with the thickened sauce, and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken further.
  9. Finish and garnish: Turn off the slow cooker. Garnish the bourbon chicken with chopped green onions before serving.
  10. Serving suggestion: Serve hot over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.

Notes

  • Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for the best texture and flavor absorption.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
  • Bourbon adds a distinct flavor; ensure alcohol is cooked off during slow cooking.
  • The sauce thickens nicely with cornstarch slurry; add gradually to control thickness.
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat thoroughly before serving.
  • Serve with rice or a low-carb alternative like cauliflower rice to suit dietary preferences.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 6 hours (low)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Bourbon Sauce Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker Dinner

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