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Crockpot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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This Crockpot Bourbon Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken breasts or thighs simmered in a sweet and savory bourbon-inspired sauce. The homemade sauce blends soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, resulting in a perfectly balanced and delicious meal. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added texture and a burst of freshness.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Garnish

  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slurry and sauce: In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry. In a larger bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, and the cornstarch slurry until fully incorporated.
  2. Arrange chicken in slow cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker, forming a single layer.
  3. Add sauce mixture: Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated and submerged in the sauce as much as possible.
  4. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high heat for 2.5 to 3 hours, or on low heat for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken should be tender and cooked through.
  5. Shred and combine: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to coat it evenly with the bourbon sauce.
  6. Serve with garnish: Spoon the bourbon chicken onto plates or bowls and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference; thighs will yield a juicier and more flavorful dish.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can cook on high for the longer end of the time range or add a little more cornstarch slurry near the end and stir until thickened.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles to absorb the delicious bourbon sauce.
  • For a milder version, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Bourbon chicken, slow cooker chicken, crockpot chicken, easy dinner recipe, sweet and savory chicken, bourbon sauce, chicken thighs, chicken breasts

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