Description
A delicious and easy-to-make crockpot bourbon chicken with a savory and slightly sweet flavor. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water (optional, for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, black pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour the sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- If thickening the sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the crockpot. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve over rice, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- For a stronger bourbon flavor, use a full cup of bourbon.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crockpot bourbon chicken, slow cooker chicken, bourbon chicken recipe, easy dinner