Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe: Sweet, Sticky & Effortless Comfort Food
This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is tender, sticky, and packed with bold, sweet-savory flavor. It’s an effortless slow cooker dinner that tastes just like your favorite takeout — but better and homemade
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4–6 1x
Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
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½ cup bourbon
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½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup ketchup
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
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¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
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Green onions & sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in crockpot.
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In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
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Pour sauce over chicken and mix to coat evenly.
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Cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours.
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In the final 30 minutes, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook uncovered until sauce thickens.
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Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
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Serve over rice, noodles, or veggies.
Notes
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Substitute bourbon with apple juice and vanilla for a non-alcoholic version.
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Add bell peppers or pineapple for variation.
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Store leftovers in fridge for 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
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Reheat gently to maintain texture.