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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

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A tender chicken dish infused with a savory-sweet bourbon sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs Thighs are juicier than breasts.
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
Thickening and Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch For thickening the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon water To mix with corn starch.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Garnish
  • as needed Chopped green onions For garnish when serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by placing the chicken thighs in the Crock Pot.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pour this mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover and set your Crock Pot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  2. In the last 30 minutes, create a slurry by mixing corn starch and water. Stir it into the cooking sauce to thicken.
  3. Before serving, season your dish with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve the bourbon chicken warm, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgSugar: 10g

Notes

For intense flavor, consider marinating the chicken thighs in the sauce for a few hours before cooking. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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