Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe is a must-try dish! This delectable meal features tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich, sweet, and savory bourbon sauce that’s perfect for any occasion. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this effortless recipe allows you to enjoy the comfort of homemade food with minimal prep time. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. The result is mouthwatering chicken that pairs beautifully with rice or even in tacos. Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as this succulent dish simmers to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 6 hours (low)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately six servings 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
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cornstarch for thickening
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and garlic; pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- Mix cornstarch with water; stir into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot; cook for an additional 5–10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg