Amazing Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken: 5 Easy Steps
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is the lazy‑day winner you’ve been waiting for—tender chicken simmered in a sweet, tangy bourbon sauce that practically cooks itself while you Netflix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
½ tsp grated fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
⅓ cup apple juice
1½ Tbsp honey
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
¼ cup water
¼ cup bourbon
¼ cup soy sauce (low‑sodium)
3 Tbsp cornstarch
Sliced green onions for garnish
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Place chicken in slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, apple juice, honey, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water, bourbon, soy sauce.
3. Pour sauce over chicken.
4. Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3 hours, until chicken is very tender.
5. Remove chicken and shred or chop; set aside and keep warm.
6. Whisk cornstarch with 3 Tbsp water, stir into sauce in slow cooker, raise to High and cook ~10 min until thickened.
7. Return chicken to sauce, stir to coat.
8. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
For alcohol‑free version, substitute bourbon with extra apple juice or broth.
Freeze leftovers in meal‑prep portions for up to 3 months.
Reheat in oven or slow cooker on Warm to preserve sauce texture.
Adjust sauce sweetness and heat to your taste.
Find it online: https://www.musttryrecipe.com/crock-pot-bourbon-chicken/