Description
Tender Crockpot Bourbon Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the rich flavors of bourbon with tender chicken thighs, perfect for serving over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, ketchup, garlic, ginger, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot, making sure the chicken is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the crockpot.
- Turn the crockpot to high and let the sauce thicken for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the crockpot, mixing it with the thickened sauce.
- Serve the bourbon chicken over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute half of the brown sugar with honey or maple syrup.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas during the last hour of cooking for added nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 24g