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A fork pulling apart tender Crock-Pot bourbon chicken served over rice with green onions.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them in the Crock-Pot.
    Raw chicken thighs seasoned with spices on a white plate, ready for cooking, with green onions, garlic, tea, and seasonings around it, perfect for healthy recipes or meal prep.
  • In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
    Whisking sauce for Crock-Pot Bourbon Chicken with raw chicken nearby.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (or on high for 3 hours) until the chicken is tender.
    Raw chicken thighs seasoned with spices in a slow cooker.
  • Mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry. Stir it into the sauce about 30 minutes before the end of cooking to thicken.
    Thickening Crock-Pot Bourbon Chicken sauce with a cornstarch slurry.
  • Stir the chicken to coat it with the thickened sauce and garnish with chopped green onions.
  • Serve hot over rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 348kcal (17%) Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) Protein: 32g (64%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 1164mg (51%) Fiber: 0.4g (2%) Sugar: 27g (30%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.