Description
This Crockpot Bourbon Chicken features tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and savory bourbon sauce, perfect for hassle-free dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Kosher Salt and Pepper
- 1/2 cup Bourbon
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Cold Water
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken thighs, then season them with kosher salt and pepper.
- Create the sauce by combining the bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl.
- Combine the seasoned chicken thighs and sauce in the slow cooker, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken the sauce by mixing cornstarch with cold water, then adding the slurry to the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve the bourbon chicken over rice, drizzling the thickened sauce on top.
Notes
For extra flavor, brown the chicken thighs briefly before slow cooking. Customize with vegetables for added nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg