Description
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet-savory bourbon sauce. This recipe offers the perfect balance of taste and ease, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. With minimal prep and a rich aroma that fills your home, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to enjoy a comforting meal that?s both delicious and effortless!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Place chicken in the crock pot and pour marinade over it, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cook on low heat for 6 hours or high heat for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, transfer half to a saucepan and simmer until reduced by half.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz (142g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg