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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 40 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken recipe offers tender, flavorful chicken thighs simmered in a rich bourbon and soy sauce mixture with a hint of garlic and ginger. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, this slow cooker dish results in a deliciously sticky and savory sauce, ideal served over rice and garnished with fresh green onions.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Thickening Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Garnish

  • Green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients: In a slow cooker, combine chicken thighs, bourbon, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and brown sugar. Stir well until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
  2. Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and absorb the flavors.
  3. Thicken the sauce: About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth, then add this mixture to the slow cooker. Stir gently to distribute and let it cook until the sauce thickens.
  4. Serve and garnish: Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, serve the bourbon chicken over rice and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh and vibrant finish.

Notes

  • For a less strong bourbon flavor, reduce the bourbon to 1/4 cup and replace the rest with chicken broth.
  • Use skinless chicken thighs to reduce fat or substitute with chicken breasts for a leaner option, though thighs remain more tender.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add an additional cornstarch slurry in the last 10 minutes.
  • This recipe pairs well with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a balanced meal.
  • Ensure the slow cooker lid remains on during cooking to maintain moisture and heat levels.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3.5 hours (high)
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: bourbon chicken, crock pot chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy chicken recipe, bourbon sauce chicken

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