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Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
4 hours
Total Time
4 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
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1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into chunks
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¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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¼ cup ketchup
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¼ cup bourbon
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons honey
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground)
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Thickener (Optional):
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
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Optional Garnish:
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Green onions, sliced
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Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces in the bottom of the crock pot.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, whisk cornstarch and water together. Stir into the crock pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking and cover again.
- Once thickened, stir well and taste, adjusting sweetness or salt if needed.
- Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay extra juicy, but breasts work fine if not overcooked.
- The alcohol cooks off, leaving just the bourbon flavor.
- For deeper flavor, briefly sear the chicken before slow cooking (optional).
- Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers during the last hour for a full meal.
This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is sweet, savory, and incredibly easy to make. Tender chicken slow-cooks in a rich bourbon-infused sauce with hints of brown sugar and soy, creating deep, comforting flavor. Perfect for busy days, it delivers a takeout-style favorite with minimal effort right from your slow cooker.
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