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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
4.9 from 821 votes

Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken offers tender bite-sized chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce made with bourbon, apple juice, soy sauce, and honey. The slow cooker method allows flavors to meld deeply, while a cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to a glossy finish. Green onions add freshness as a final touch.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup green onion or more to taste, sliced
Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ginger grated fresh
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ⅓ cup apple juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  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.

Notes

  • Use regular soy sauce instead of light to keep the intended flavor balance.
  • If desired, thicken the sauce on the stove by whisking in the cornstarch slurry over medium heat before mixing with the chicken.
  • Estimate nutritional information as it can vary based on ingredient brands and preparation.

Nutrition Information

Calories 388 (19%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 840mg (35%) Potassium 653mg (14%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 195IU (4%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Calories 388 19%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 840mg 35%
Potassium 653mg 14%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 195IU 4%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.