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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken: Sweet & Tangy Family Delight

This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken recipe is an effortless meal featuring tender chicken and a sweet and tangy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Tender and juicy
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Essential for sweetness and caramelization
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use low-sodium for heart health
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Whisky Key ingredient for flavor
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Contributes a tangy brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger Delivers warmth
  • 1/4 cup Honey Enhances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adds heat to balance sweetness
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced for aromatic richness
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening the sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water Used for cornstarch slurry
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim excess fat from chicken thighs, then place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine light brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Whisk until fully blended.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
  4. Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker after cooking. Allow to cool slightly, then chop into bite-sized chunks.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then pour into the slow cooker and whisk to combine.
  6. Return the chopped chicken to the slow cooker, stir to coat evenly, and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  7. Serve the Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken over rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze portions for longer storage, up to 3 months.

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