Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Chicken teriyaki dish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions in a white bowl.

5 from 1 vote

My easy Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken takes tender, juicy chicken thighs and slow cooks them in a rich brown sugar bourbon sauce that’s pure magic. I’ve perfected this recipe so that it’s fail-proof so you can nail it every time, giving you better-than-takeout results right at home!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6 30

Total Time6 40

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crockpot Bourbon Chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 300kcal

Author: Alicia

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup soy sauce
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¼ cup bourbon substitute chicken broth or apple sauce if you don't want alcohol
½ cup brown sugar
3 large cloves garlic minced
1 Tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
3 Tablespoons water
¼ cup chopped green onions for serving
cooked white rice for serving

Instructions

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Lightly coat a 6-quart crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
salt and black pepper
Arrange chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, bourbon, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Pour the marinade over the chicken.
½ cup soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup bourbon, ½ cup brown sugar, 3 large cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot 30 minutes before the chicken is done cooking. Stir to combine.
2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 3 Tablespoons water
Garnish with green onions and serve over rice.
¼ cup chopped green onions, cooked white rice

Notes

Storage Instructions

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of chicken broth and soy sauce to thin the sauce.

Freezing Leftovers

You can freeze cooked Bourbon chicken in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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