Description
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken thighs and a sweet, savory bourbon-infused sauce. This easy-to-make recipe fills your home with an irresistible aroma, making it perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this meal is sure to become a go-to favorite for busy weeknights and special occasions alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground ginger until well blended.
- Add Chicken to Crock Pot: Place chicken thighs in the crock pot and pour the sauce over them.
- Cook Low and Slow: Set the crock pot on low heat for 6-7 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
- Thicken It Up (Optional): Remove chicken once cooked; whisk cornstarch mixed with water into sauce for desired thickness before simmering briefly.
- Garnish and Serve: Shred or slice chicken as preferred, return to pot, and serve hot over rice or noodles topped with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg