Description
A delectable and easy-to-make Crockpot Bourbon Chicken recipe that is perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal. Tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and savory bourbon-infused sauce, served over rice for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup bourbon, whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and place them in the crockpot.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch and water, then add to the crockpot 30 minutes before finished cooking.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken over rice, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the sauce according to your preference.
- For a thicker sauce, cook on high without the lid for the last 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 1170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
