Ingredients
– 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
– Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/3 cup bourbon, whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth
– 3/4 cup brown sugar
– 3/4 cup soy sauce
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
1-First, season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and pepper on both sides and place them in the bottom of the crockpot.
2-In a medium bowl, mix the bourbon (or your chosen substitute), brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic until everything blends smoothly.
3-Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken in the crockpot, making sure every piece is covered for maximum taste.
4-Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 3 hours, letting the slow cooker do the hard work while you relax.
5-About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth, then stir it into the sauce to thicken it up nicely.
6-Once it’s done, serve the chicken over rice and add green onions for a fresh touch if you like.
Last Step:
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🥩 Chicken thighs provide the most tender and flavorful result, but chicken breasts work well for a leaner option
🍷 All alcohol cooks off during the slow cooking process, making this dish safe for the whole family
🌶️ For extra heat, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 tablespoon sriracha to the sauce mixture
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (use tamari instead of soy sauce)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup chicken with sauce
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 27
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 29
- Cholesterol: 144