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Description
A classic and flavorful Crockpot Bourbon Chicken recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup bourbon, whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Season 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs with Kosher salt and pepper, on both sides and place them in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl add 1/3 cup bourbon, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup soy sauce, and 2 cloves garlic. Stir well to combine. Pour over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Add 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce 30 minutes before the chicken is done cooking. This will thicken the sauce.
- Enjoy the chicken over rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Bourbon can be substituted with whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth.
- For a thicker sauce, you can add more cornstarch slurry.
- Garnish with green onions for extra flavor and presentation.