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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Sweet & Tangy Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken for Effortless Dinners

Experience the savory aroma of Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken that transforms busy weeknights into joyous homemade meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Tender and juicy
For the Sauce
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Can swap with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Whisky Apple juice can substitute
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar White vinegar is an alternative
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger Fresh ginger enhances flavor
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup is an alternative
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Omit for milder taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced is best
For Thickening
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Combine with water to thicken
  • 1/4 cup Water Use to mix with cornstarch
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and place them in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and mix if necessary for even coating.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken and chop or shred it; set aside.
  6. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  7. Return chicken to slow cooker, mix well, and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  8. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh garlic and ginger. Adjust sugar levels if substituting bourbon with juice or broth.

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