Crockpot Bourbon Chicken
A delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- to taste Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup bourbon (or whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth) Substitutes can be used
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch For thickening the sauce
- 3 tablespoons cold water For the cornstarch slurry
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and pepper on both sides, then place them at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, mix the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Whisk it into the sauce in the crockpot to thicken it.
Serving
- Once done, enjoy the chicken over rice, garnished with green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking. Make sure to use low-sodium soy sauce if you're watching your sodium intake. Feel free to adjust the amount of bourbon based on your taste preferences.