Description
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich sauce made with brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and bourbon or broth. This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup bourbon, whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
Season 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs with Kosher salt and pepper, on both sides and place them in the bottom of the crockpot.
In a medium bowl add 1/3 cup bourbon,3/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup soy sauce, and 2 cloves garlic,. Stir well to combine. Pour over the chicken in the crockpot.
Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 3 hours.
Add 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce 30 minutes before the chicken is done cooking. This will thicken the sauce.
Enjoy the chicken over rice and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American