Description
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, sweet bourbon sauce. This easy-to-make meal fills your home with irresistible aromas, making it perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with friends and family. With its savory-sweet flavor profile and visually appealing glaze, this recipe promises to be a hit at any table. Get ready to savor every bite as you enjoy this culinary adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic.
- Place chicken in the crock pot and pour sauce over it, ensuring even coating.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken once cooked; mix cornstarch slurry into sauce and let bubble for about 10 minutes to thicken.
- Slice or shred the chicken and serve with the sauce drizzled on top and garnished with green onions over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg