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Crockpot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crockpot Bourbon Chicken recipe features tender, juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs slow-cooked in a flavorful sauce made with bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and umami, this easy one-pot meal can be served over rice and garnished with green onions for a comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

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

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup bourbon (or substitute with 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 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs with kosher salt and pepper on both sides. Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the crockpot in an even layer.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine 1/3 cup bourbon, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup soy sauce, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Stir the mixture well until the brown sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Add Sauce to Crockpot: Pour the prepared bourbon sauce evenly over the chicken thighs in the crockpot, ensuring they are well coated.
  4. Cook Chicken: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 3 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and flavorful.
  5. Make Cornstarch Slurry: About 30 minutes before cooking ends, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth to create a slurry used for thickening the sauce.
  6. Thicken Sauce: Pour the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot and whisk gently to combine. Continue cooking uncovered for the remaining 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  7. Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully cooked, serve the bourbon chicken hot over rice. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • Substitute bourbon with whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth for non-alcoholic or different flavor variations.
  • Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat; chicken breasts can be substituted but may be less moist.
  • The sauce can be thickened to your liking by adjusting the amount of cornstarch slurry.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
  • Serve with steamed rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.

Find it online: https://yumbara.com/crockpot-bourbon-chicken-recipe/