Description
Looking for the best Crock Pot bourbon chicken ideas? This recipe is quick easy and simple while delivering rich flavor and tender results. It works as a healthy style option when served with rice or vegetables and is perfect for family dinners meal prep gatherings and casual entertaining. The slow cooker method makes it beginner friendly and reliable with minimal effort and consistent results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Whisk soy sauce brown sugar bourbon garlic ginger vinegar water and pepper until smooth.
- Pour sauce over chicken ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until tender.
- Remove chicken and whisk cornstarch into the sauce.
- Simmer sauce until thickened then return chicken and shred.
- Stir well and let rest before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar.
- Add chili flakes for mild heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg