Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Chicken
This set-it-and-forget-it chicken delivers a sweet, savory, bourbon-laced glaze that's absolutely addictive. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners with big flavor.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1/3 cup Bourbon
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Cold Water
- Sesame Seeds for garnish
- Green Onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the bourbon, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Pour this sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is very tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and set them aside on a plate. Transfer the cooking liquid to a small saucepan.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together. Stir the slurry into the saucepan with the cooking liquid. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker and pour the thickened sauce over the top. Gently toss to coat every piece.
- Serve over steamed white rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. The sweet, savory, bourbon-laced glaze on this chicken is absolutely addictive.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 38gFat: 9g
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