Best Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken – Sweet, Savory & Sticky Slow Cooker Favorite
Sticky-sweet and savory Bourbon Chicken made easy in the slow cooker. Tender chicken simmers in a soy-bourbon sauce until glossy, flavorful, and ready to serve over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
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½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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¼ cup bourbon (or apple juice)
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup ketchup
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp grated ginger
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Optional: green onions, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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Place chicken in slow cooker.
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In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
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Cover and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
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In last 30 minutes, stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook uncovered or slightly vented until sauce thickens.
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Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
Use thighs for best texture, but breasts are leaner. Substitute bourbon with apple juice for an alcohol-free version. Sauce thickens as it rests.