Crockpot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Crockpot Bourbon Chicken Recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory bourbon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this crockpot recipe allows you to set it and forget it while the ingredients meld together for a delicious meal.

Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken

The bourbon chicken features juicy chicken pieces cooked in a rich sauce made with bourbon, soy sauce, and brown sugar. This recipe takes about 6 hours in the crockpot and serves 4 people, making it an ideal option for family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs or breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.

Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Thicken the Sauce (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Stir it into the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.