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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich bourbon-infused sauce with garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. The sauce is thickened towards the end for a glossy finish, perfect served over rice and garnished with fresh green onions for a comforting and easy meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Thickening Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Garnish

  • Green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, place the chicken thighs and pour in the bourbon, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and brown sugar. Stir gently until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the sauce mixture.
  2. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
  3. Prepare Thickener: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to create a slurry.
  4. Thicken Sauce: Add the cornstarch mixture directly into the slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes to thicken the sauce to a glossy consistency.
  5. Serve: Once done, serve the bourbon chicken hot with the rich sauce spooned over cooked rice, and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.

Notes

  • The bourbon alcohol cooks off during slow cooking, leaving a deep, rich flavor behind.
  • Chicken thighs are preferred for their juiciness and tenderness, but skinless chicken breasts can be used as a leaner option.
  • Adjust the brown sugar amount to make the dish sweeter or more savory based on your preference.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

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

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