Description
This slow cooker bourbon chicken is tender, sweet, and savory with a sticky glaze—an easy set-and-forget dinner ready in just a few hours.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup chopped green onions, for garnish
- Steamed white or brown rice, for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, apple juice, vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2½ to 3 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Stir slurry into the slow cooker about 30 minutes before serving. Cook uncovered until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American