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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken: Your New Family Favorite!

Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a sweet and tangy masterpiece that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Trimmed and arranged in a single layer
For the Sweet & Tangy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with white sugar
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Whisky Can replace with apple juice or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar No substitutes needed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can enhance the taste
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used as a substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Omit for a milder dish
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic preferred
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot for a gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Water To dissolve cornstarch
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped, can use chives as substitute

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing well-trimmed chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together light brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic until smooth.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce generously over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and set the slow cooker to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
  5. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken, chop into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
  6. Mix cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water until dissolved, then stir this into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes.
  7. Return the chopped chicken to the slow cooker, mixing well with the thickened sauce and allowing to bubble for an additional 5–10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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