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Crockpot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Crockpot Bourbon Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs simmered in a rich, flavorful bourbon-infused sauce. Sweetened with brown sugar and balanced by soy sauce and garlic, it’s an easy slow cooker meal perfect for serving over rice and garnished with fresh green onions.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup bourbon (or substitute whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Thickening Slurry

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Season Chicken: Season the boneless skinless chicken thighs with kosher salt and pepper on both sides, then place them evenly in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  3. Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the seasoned chicken thighs in the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  4. Cook: Cover the crockpot with a lid and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 3 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and the flavors to meld.
  5. Create Thickening Slurry: About 30 minutes before cooking completes, whisk together cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
  6. Thicken Sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot sauce, then cover and continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  7. Serve: Once cooked and sauce thickened, serve the bourbon chicken over rice and garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple juice or chicken broth.
  • Chicken thighs are preferred for their tenderness and flavor, but boneless skinless chicken breasts can be used as an alternative.
  • Adjust the soy sauce quantity to reduce sodium if desired.
  • The cornstarch slurry should be added toward the end to prevent over-thickening the sauce.
  • Garnishing with green onions adds a fresh, bright contrast to the rich sauce.
  • Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crockpot Bourbon Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Easy Bourbon Chicken, Chicken Thighs Recipe, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Dinner Crockpot Recipe

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