Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a must-try dish that brings together tender chicken thighs and a mouthwatering sweet and savory bourbon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this slow cooker recipe allows you to enjoy delicious homemade food with minimal effort. Simply combine the ingredients, let the slow cooker do its magic, and savor the delightful flavors that will impress your family and friends. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice for a comforting meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 6 hours (low)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 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
- Cornstarch and water for thickening
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred or chop it, then return to the slow cooker.
- Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry and stir into the sauce. Cook an additional 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg