Description
This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken recipe offers tender, flavorful chicken thighs simmered in a rich bourbon sauce with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Slow cooking ensures juicy meat infused with a sweet and savory glaze, perfect served over rice and garnished with fresh green onions for a comforting and easy meal.
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
- Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, add the chicken thighs along with bourbon, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and brown sugar. Stir gently to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce ingredients.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or on the high setting for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce around the chicken.
- Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and chicken is fully cooked, serve the bourbon chicken over rice. Garnish with chopped green onions to add freshness and color.
Notes
- You can use chicken breasts if preferred, but thighs provide more flavor and moisture.
- The bourbon flavor will mellow during slow cooking, but do not cook with an open flame to avoid alcohol hazards.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to taste.
- For a thicker sauce, let the slow cooker cook uncovered for the last 15 minutes after adding the cornstarch mixture.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: bourbon chicken, slow cooker chicken, crock pot recipes, easy chicken dinner, bourbon sauce, slow cooker bourbon chicken
