Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe is a sweet, savory and easy-to-make meal. It is perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners. The crock pot makes cooking simple and hands-off.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs. Pat dry with paper towel. Set aside on cutting board.
Make the Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, combine bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger and pepper.
Add Chicken to Crock Pot
- Place chicken thighs in crock pot. Pour bourbon sauce over chicken, ensuring it is fully coated.
Cook the Chicken
- Cover crock pot. Cook on low for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Thicken the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Stir into crock pot. Cook 10 more minutes until sauce thickens.
Check the Chicken
- Ensure chicken is tender and sauce is thick and glossy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve and Garnish
- Spoon chicken and sauce over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results.
- Low and slow cooking gives tender chicken and thick sauce.
- Adjust brown sugar for sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- Add a splash of bourbon at the end for extra flavor.