Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken (Print Version)
Sweet-savory chicken thighs slow-cooked with bourbon and soy sauce, creating a sticky glaze perfect for serving over rice.
# Ingredients:
01 -
3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
02 -
1 cup light brown sugar
03 -
1 cup soy sauce
04 -
⅓ cup bourbon whiskey
05 -
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
06 -
½ teaspoon ground ginger
07 -
1 tablespoon honey
08 -
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
09 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
10 -
3 tablespoons cornstarch
11 -
2 tablespoons water
12 -
¼ cup chopped green onions, for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Add the chicken thighs to the bottom of a slow cooker.
02 -
In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic.
03 -
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
04 -
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
05 -
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and chop or shred it to your preferred texture.
06 -
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker.
07 -
Return the chopped chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything together. Let cook for another 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
08 -
Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Serve over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but thighs stay juicier during slow cooking.
02 -
For a bolder bourbon flavor, increase to ½ cup bourbon and reduce soy sauce slightly.
03 -
Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3–4 days and freeze beautifully.