Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
A delicious meal that can simmer in the crock pot, served when convenient. Perfect served over rice this sweet and tangy bourbon chicken is a family favorite.
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Equipment
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds Chicken Thighs Boneless, skinless
- 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup Soy Sauce
- ⅓ Cup Bourbon Whisky
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- ¼ Cup Green Onions
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs (well trimmed) into the slow cooker.3 Pounds Chicken Thighs
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients (except the cornstarch, water and green onions). Mix together with a whisk.1 Cup Light Brown Sugar, 1 Cup Soy Sauce, ⅓ Cup Bourbon Whisky, 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar, ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger, 1 Tablespoon Honey, ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 4 Cloves Garlic
- Pour over the top of the chicken thighs.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 6 hours.
- Remove the chicken thighs to a plate and roughly chop them.
- Add the cornstarch and water to a mixing bowl and mix until cornstarch is dissolved.3 Tablespoons Cornstarch, 2 Tablespoons Water
- Pour into the sauce in the crock pot and mix with a whisk.
- Add the chicken back to the sauce, stir to combine then cover again. Allow to come back to bubbling then turn off the crock pot.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve over rice.¼ Cup Green Onions
Notes
Ingredient Substitutions and variation ideas
- Sesame Seeds - sprinkle with some toasted sesame seeds at the end if you like.
- Apple Juice - this can replace the bourbon, if you want to exclude the alcohol.
- Chicken Breast - you could cut up chicken breast into 1" cubes if you prefer, instead of the thighs.
- Ketchup - to boost flavors.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 2380mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg
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