Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- (or more to taste¼ cup sliced green onions)
- ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- ⅓ cup apple juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup Bourbon
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- salt & pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- 2
Place chicken in slow cooker, pour sauce over top. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or on high 3 hours.
- 3
Remove chicken and chop into bite sized pieces and cover to keep warm.
- 4
Meanwhile, combine 3 tablespoons water with cornstarch. Turn slow cooker up to high. Whisk cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Cover and allow to thicken, stirring occasionally (about 10 minutes). Stir chicken back into the sauce and add in green onions.
- 5
Serve over rice.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, deeply flavorful meal that practically cooks itself? This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken delivers unbelievably tender, juicy chicken thighs bathed in a rich, savory bourbon ginger sauce with minimal effort.
This recipe shines by leveraging the magic of your slow cooker. It transforms simple ingredients into a complex, satisfying dish, allowing the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to slowly meld with the aromatic blend of bourbon, ginger, and garlic. The result is a profoundly tender chicken that's bursting with flavor, making weeknight dinners a breeze.
Expect wonderfully tender chicken thighs that practically melt in your mouth, infused with a symphony of flavors. This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken offers a rich, savory, and subtly sweet experience, balanced by the bright tang of cider vinegar and a warm whisper of fresh grated ginger and minced garlic. The hint of crushed red chili flakes adds just enough gentle heat to awaken your palate without overpowering the delicate notes of apple juice and brown sugar. It's a comforting, deeply flavorful dish that requires minimal hands-on time, allowing the slow cooker to do all the heavy lifting.
Customizing this dish is straightforward. Adjust the crushed red chili flakes to your preferred spice level for more or less heat. Feel free to add extra fresh grated ginger or minced garlic for a bolder aromatic profile. For a pop of freshness and color, don't shy away from adding more sliced green onions when serving.
This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a fantastic choice for a satisfying family dinner or meal prep. We love serving this delicious Crock Pot meal over fluffy rice with a side of vibrant steamed broccoli to complete the meal.