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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Delicious Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Your Family Will Love

This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a crowd-pleaser with tender chicken thighs in a sweet and tangy bourbon sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 3 lbs Chicken Thighs well-trimmed
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar can use coconut sugar as substitute
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • ⅓ cup Bourbon Whisky or apple juice/chicken broth for no alcohol
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger fresh ginger provides bolder flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Honey maple syrup can work as well
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust according to spice preference
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For Thickening the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Green Onions chopped

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place three pounds of well-trimmed chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine light brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
  4. Cover and set the slow cooker to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
  5. After cooking, carefully remove the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until thickened.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to coat. Let simmer for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, trim excess fat from chicken thighs. Cooking times may vary based on your slow cooker. Use fresh garlic for robust flavor.

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