Description
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is a delightful combination of tender chicken simmered in a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy bourbon sauce. This easy-to-make dish fills your home with mouthwatering aromas and promises to be a hit at any dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe allows you to enjoy a hearty meal with minimal effort. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying and comforting experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- In a bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and onion powder.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the sauce over them evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth and stir into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
- Shred the cooked chicken in the crockpot with two forks, stir well, and serve hot over rice or noodles topped with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low (or 3 hours on high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 641mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg