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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Delicious Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken: Sweet and Savory Bliss

This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken recipe is a sweet and savory delight made with tender chicken thighs and rich flavors. Perfect for dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Swap for chicken breasts if you prefer leaner meat.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Consider using granulated sugar in a pinch.
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier choice.
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Whisky Replace with apple juice for a non-alcoholic option.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Use white vinegar as a last resort.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can elevate the flavor even further.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup is a tasty substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to your spice preference or leave it out.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is a great alternative to powder.
For Thickeners and Consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot powder works well too.
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Optional but a great finishing touch!

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and place them in the bottom of your crock pot.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs in the crock pot.
  4. Set your crock pot to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
  5. Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the crock pot and chop it into rough pieces.
  6. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water, stirring until completely dissolved.
  7. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the remaining sauce in the crock pot.
  8. Add the chopped chicken back into the crock pot and mix it well with the thickened sauce.
  9. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and serve over fluffy cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Delicious over fluffy rice, and can be customized with added vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.

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