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Crockpot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Bourbon Chicken Recipe
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This Crockpot Bourbon Chicken recipe offers tender, flavorful chicken thighs slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, sweet, and savory bourbon sauce. Ideal for a comforting weeknight meal, this dish is simple to prepare with minimal hands-on time and pairs beautifully with rice or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup bourbon (or whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Thickener

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs generously with kosher salt and pepper on both sides. Place them evenly in the bottom of the crockpot to prepare for cooking.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir well until the brown sugar dissolves and all ingredients are well blended.
  3. Add Sauce to Crockpot: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the seasoned chicken in the crockpot, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
  5. Make Cornstarch Slurry: About 30 minutes before cooking time is complete, whisk together cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot, mixing gently to incorporate it into the sauce. Continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken to a luscious glaze.
  7. Serve: Serve the bourbon chicken hot over a bed of rice. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • Substitute bourbon with whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth for a milder or non-alcoholic version.
  • Use chicken thighs for juiciness; chicken breasts can be substituted but may be less moist.
  • Adjust cooking times according to your crockpot model and personal preference for tenderness.
  • For thicker sauce, you can increase cornstarch to 3 tablespoons but add gradually.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.

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