Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and pepper for seasoning
1/3 cup bourbon
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup soy sauce
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening the sauce
3 tablespoons cold water to mix with cornstarch
Green onions for garnish
Instructions
1-First, prepare your 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs by seasoning them with kosher salt and pepper.
2-Next, in a bowl, combine 1/3 cup bourbon, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup soy sauce, and 2 minced garlic cloves to make the sauce.
3-Place the seasoned chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce mixture over it, ensuring even coverage.
4-Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 3 hours, letting the flavors blend beautifully.
5-About 30 minutes before cooking ends, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cold water and stir it into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
6-Once done, serve the chicken over rice and garnish with green onions for a fresh finish.
7-For variations, like making it vegan, swap chicken with tofu and adjust cooking time as needed.
Last Step:
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🔥 Chicken thighs provide the best flavor and tenderness; chicken breasts can be used for a leaner dish.
🍲 The alcohol cooks off during slow cooking, making this dish kid-friendly.
🌶️ Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to incorporate some heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option possible
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup cooked bourbon chicken
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg