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Irresistible Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners

🍗 Irresistible Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water slurry
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place chicken thighs or breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring pieces are well coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. About 15 minutes before serving, remove the chicken and set aside. Stir in the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the crock pot to thicken.
  6. Return chicken to the sauce and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens to your liking.
  7. Serve garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

For best flavor, use chicken thighs as they stay juicy and tender.
If you don’t want to use bourbon, substitute with apple juice for a milder taste.
Adjust sweetness and heat by tweaking brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.