Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken
A warm and comforting slow cooker bourbon chicken recipe, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (like bell peppers and carrots)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cornstarch (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Prep your chicken: Start by trimming any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Pat them dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Gather the ingredients in the slow cooker: Add the sautéed onion mixture to the slow cooker, then place the chicken thighs on top.
- Mix up the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Pour this over the chicken.
- Add the veggies: Toss in your mixed vegetables, spreading them evenly over the chicken.
- Set it and forget it: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): Remove chicken and vegetables after cooking, whisk in cornstarch slurry, and cook on high for 15 minutes.
- Return everything together: Toss the chicken back into the pot to coat in the thickened sauce.
Notes
Serve with rice or mashed potatoes, and garnish with green onions. Customize with spices or herbs to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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