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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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4.8 from 57 reviews
  • Author: Marina
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich bourbon and soy sauce glaze. With a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic ginger and garlic, it’s an effortless meal that’s perfect for busy days. Serve it over rice and garnish with fresh green onions for a delicious home-cooked dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 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

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, add chicken thighs, bourbon, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and brown sugar. Mix together until the chicken is fully coated with the sauce.
  2. Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or alternatively on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
  3. Thicken Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce, enhancing its texture and coating the chicken beautifully.
  4. Serve: Once thickened, serve the chicken and sauce over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.

Notes

  • For best results, use bone-in, skinless chicken thighs for more flavor and tenderness.
  • Adjust the amount of bourbon to your preference, but avoid cooking with too much as the alcohol flavor could become overpowering.
  • To make it gluten-free, substitute the soy sauce with a gluten-free tamari sauce.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can double the cornstarch slurry.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: bourbon chicken, slow cooker chicken, crock pot chicken, easy chicken dinner, bourbon sauce, slow cooked chicken thighs

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