Ingredients
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Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this delectable dish:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium is fine)
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Substitutions are your friend here—no bourbon? Try whiskey! No fresh garlic? A teaspoon of garlic powder will work just fine.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these simple steps:
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, bourbon, chicken broth, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and set aside. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the crockpot to thicken it.
- Return the chicken to the crockpot and stir to coat in the sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve the bourbon chicken over cooked white rice. Enjoy the comforting flavors with your family!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Bourbon chicken crockpot, recipe, cooking, food
