Crockpot Bourbon Chicken
Easy crockpot bourbon chicken recipe Delicious flavorful simple weeknight dinner
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, ketchup, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and stir well.
- Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
This Crockpot Bourbon Chicken is a game-changer for busy weeknights, offering a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort. The sweet and savory bourbon-infused sauce, clinging to tender, juicy chicken, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.