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Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken is just what your busy weeknights need. Packed full of sweet, sticky, rich flavor.
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Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken

Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken is just what your busy weeknights need. Packed full of sweet, sticky, rich flavor.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword slow cooker bourbon chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Meghan Payne-Hensley

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. grated ginger
  • 1/2-1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 Tbps. cold water

Instructions

  • Place chicken into the slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, apple juice, brown sugar, honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soay sauce and bourbon. Pour over the chicken. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water. Pour into slow cooker and stir. Allow a few minutes to thicken. Shred chicken using two forks and stir to coat in sauce.