Crockpot Bourbon Chicken
Sweet, sticky, and full of flavor, this Crockpot Bourbon Chicken is a takeout-inspired favorite made right in your slow cooker. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a glossy sauce with hints of garlic, ginger, and just a touch of heat. Perfect over rice, in sandwiches, or however you like!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup sliced green onions plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup apple juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup bourbon optional
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water or more apple juice
Instructions
- Add the chicken and sliced scallions straight into the base of your slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, apple juice, honey, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, bourbon, and soy sauce until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, pop the lid on, and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours—until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once cooked, give the chicken a light shred right in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then mix it into the slow cooker to thicken up that delicious sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!