Description
Crockpot Bourbon Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will make your dinner table shine. This effortless dish features tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich bourbon sauce, ensuring each bite is juicy and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe brings comfort and joy to any meal with minimal prep time. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a culinary experience that feels like a warm hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with water for thickening)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by mincing garlic and chopping green onions.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ground ginger, garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- If desired, thicken the sauce by stirring in cornstarch during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Shred the chicken or serve whole with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the sauce. - Substitute bourbon with apple juice for a non-alcoholic version. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.