Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a must-try dish that brings together sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this slow-cooked delight features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich bourbon-infused sauce.
- 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 Cooker
- 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
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken; shred or chop as preferred.
- Combine cornstarch with water to make a slurry; stir into the sauce in the cooker to thicken.
- Return chicken to the sauce; mix well and cook for an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Serve over rice or in wraps, garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 344
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg