Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
If you’re searching for a dish that marries simplicity with stunning flavor, look no further than this Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe! This easy and delightful slow cooker meal is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The tender chicken thighs soak up a sweet and savory sauce, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. With minimal active prep time, you can set it and forget it until dinnertime. Serve it over rice or cauliflower rice for a comforting meal that will please everyone at the table. Trust me, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup additional broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, additional broth, apple cider vinegar, ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Once done cooking, shred or chop the chicken.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Cook for an additional 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg