Crockpot Bourbon Chicken Thighs (Printable View)
Slow-cooked chicken thighs with bourbon, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Serve over rice for a savory dinner.
# Ingredient List:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce
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1/3 cup bourbon, whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth
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3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
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3/4 cup soy sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Finishing Slurry
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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3 tablespoons cold water
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Lightly season both sides of the chicken thighs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then arrange them in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine bourbon (or chosen substitute), brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and ingredients are thoroughly blended.
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Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker. Secure the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
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In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Thirty minutes before cooking is complete, add the slurry to the slow cooker and stir gently to thicken the sauce.
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Serve the bourbon chicken hot over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
Chicken thighs provide optimal tenderness and maintain juiciness during slow cooking.
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For a non-alcoholic option, substitute bourbon with apple juice or chicken broth.