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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken recipe offers a deliciously tender and flavorful meal made effortlessly in a slow cooker. The chicken is slowly cooked in a savory bourbon sauce infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar, creating a rich and slightly sweet glaze perfect for serving 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 Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Garnish

  • Green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, place the chicken thighs, then add bourbon, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and brown sugar. Stir gently to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce ingredients.
  2. Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken thighs are tender and cooked through.
  3. Thicken Sauce: About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker and stir carefully to combine. This will thicken the cooking sauce into a glossy glaze.
  4. Finish Cooking: Continue cooking uncovered for the remaining 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and thoroughly coat the chicken.
  5. Serve: Serve the bourbon chicken hot over steamed rice, and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh ginger and garlic rather than dried or powdered.
  • If you prefer a less sweet dish, you can reduce the amount of brown sugar slightly.
  • Use skinless chicken thighs to reduce fat content if desired.
  • Serve with steamed rice or your favorite grain to complement the rich sauce.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Bourbon Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Easy Dinner, Crock Pot Recipe, Comfort Food

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