Crockpot Bourbon Chicken
Crockpot Bourbon Chicken is a comforting slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich sauce with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup bourbon Choose a quality bourbon you enjoy drinking.
- 1 cup brown sugar Adjust amount to taste if you prefer a less sweet sauce.
- 1/2 cup soy sauce For a gluten-free version, use tamari.
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions chopped (for garnish) Adds color and freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Place boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for about 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks in the crockpot to allow it to absorb the sauce.
Serving
- Serve the shredded bourbon chicken over rice, noodles, or quinoa, garnished with chopped green onions.
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Notes
You can customize this recipe by adding vegetables like bell peppers or pineapple, or adjusting the sweetness of the sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.