Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish that fills your home with the sweet and savory flavors of bourbon. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts Thighs are juicier than breasts.
- 0.5 cup bourbon whiskey Use apple juice as a non-alcoholic alternative.
- 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 cup brown sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup chicken broth Can add more for reheating.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Optional for added heat.
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
- 2 tablespoons water To create a slurry.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Optional, for browning the chicken.
- to taste cooked rice For serving.
- to taste chopped green onions For garnish.
- to taste sesame seeds For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, minced garlic, ground ginger, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to create the sauce.
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker and pour the prepared bourbon sauce mixture over the chicken.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- After cooking, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add it to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir well.
- Re-cover and cook on high for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the thickened sauce and stir to coat evenly.
Serving
- Serve the bourbon chicken over a bed of fluffy cooked rice, allowing the sauce to drench the rice.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
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Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for longer freshness. When reheating, add a splash of chicken broth for moisture.