Description
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a savory delight that transforms your home into a fragrant haven. Infused with bourbon and soy sauce, the tender chicken absorbs a rich, sticky glaze that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this set-and-forget recipe guarantees an explosion of flavor that’s sure to impress everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the chicken thighs, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and chop the green onions.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until the sugar is dissolved.
- Combine: Place chicken in the crock pot and pour the sauce over it. Stir gently to coat.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Finish: Stir before serving; drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg