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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Sarah
  • 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 features tender boneless skinless chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce made with bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a touch of spice. The chicken is cooked until juicy and shreddable, then combined with a thickened sauce and garnished with fresh green onions. Perfect served over rice, this easy slow cooker meal delivers comforting, slightly sweet and savory flavors with minimal effort.

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

Thickener

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Garnish

  • ¼ cup chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Trim and clean the boneless skinless chicken thighs, then place them evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
  2. Make the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon whiskey, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine and cook: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender enough to shred.
  4. Shred the chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and chop or shred it into your preferred texture, then set aside.
  5. Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the sauce left in the slow cooker, and mix well to start thickening the sauce.
  6. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well with the thickened sauce. Cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes on low heat to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken further.
  7. Finish and garnish: Turn off the slow cooker heat. Garnish the bourbon chicken with freshly chopped green onions for a pop of color and added flavor.
  8. Serving suggestion: Serve the bourbon chicken hot over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice as a low-carb alternative for a complete and delicious meal.

Notes

  • For a lower-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
  • If bourbon is not available, a whiskey substitute or apple cider can be used, but it will change the flavor profile.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to taste depending on your spice preference.
  • Leftover bourbon chicken stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheats easily on the stovetop or microwave.
  • Make sure to shred the chicken well so it absorbs the flavorful sauce thoroughly.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

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

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