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Crockpot Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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This Crockpot Bourbon Chicken recipe offers tender, flavorful chicken simmered in a sweet and savory bourbon-inspired sauce. Perfect for a fuss-free meal, this dish combines the richness of brown sugar and soy sauce with a hint of tangy apple cider vinegar, garlic, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Ideal for slow cooking enthusiasts, it yields juicy shredded chicken garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a delightful finish.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Garnish

  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Make the slurry and sauce: Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, the cornstarch slurry, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Lay the chicken breasts or thighs evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
  3. Add the sauce: Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure all pieces are coated well with the sauce.
  4. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours, or on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred.
  5. Shred and mix: Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it well into the bourbon sauce to absorb all the flavors.
  6. Serve and garnish: Spoon the bourbon chicken onto plates or bowls and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added texture and a fresh burst of flavor.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results; chicken breasts work well for a leaner option.
  • The red pepper flakes can be adjusted or omitted depending on your heat preference.
  • Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For thicker sauce, remove the chicken after shredding and simmer the sauce on high in the slow cooker for 15 minutes before mixing back in the chicken.

Keywords: bourbon chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy chicken recipe, shredded chicken, sweet and savory chicken, crockpot dinner

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