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Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken

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A delightful dish offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich bourbon sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup bourbon whisky
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and place them in the slow cooker.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Add sauce to chicken: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
  4. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Check for doneness; the chicken should easily shred with a fork.
  5. Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a plate. Roughly chop or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until dissolved. Pour this mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker, whisking to combine. Let it bubble for a few minutes to thicken.
  7. Combine and serve: Add the shredded chicken back to the sauce, stir well to combine, and allow everything to heat through. Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy over rice or your favorite side.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos. Using fresh ginger can enhance the flavor.

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