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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a delicious, sweet, and savory dish made with chicken that is slow-cooked in a rich bourbon sauce. The chicken absorbs the sweet and tangy flavors from the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic, resulting in a tender and flavorful meal with minimal effort. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy days and is sure to impress everyone at the dinner table.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

1/2 cup bourbon (or bourbon-flavored extract for a non-alcoholic version)

1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)

1/4 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening, optional)

1 tablespoon water (for cornstarch slurry)

Cooked rice (for serving)

Green onions or sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs (or breasts) into the crock pot. If you’re using boneless skinless thighs, there’s no need to chop them—they can cook whole.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), apple cider vinegar, and ketchup. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
  3. Pour the Sauce Over the Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the crock pot, making sure the chicken is well coated.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork. If you’re using chicken breasts, check after 4 hours as they tend to cook faster than thighs.
  5. Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. About 30 minutes before serving, stir the slurry into the sauce and cook on high for the remaining time to thicken the sauce.
  6. Serve: Once the chicken is fully cooked, shred it with two forks in the crock pot and stir to coat the chicken in the sauce. Serve the bourbon chicken over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Spicy Bourbon Chicken: Add more red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper to the sauce for extra heat.

Citrusy Bourbon Chicken: Add a tablespoon of orange juice or zest to the sauce for a citrusy twist.

Vegetarian Version: Swap out the chicken for tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian alternative.

Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken with Veggies: Add vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or onions to the crock pot along with the chicken for a one-pot meal.

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