Crockpot Bourbon Chicken

Crockpot Bourbon Chicken in a crock with sliced scallion garnish.

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Tender, juicy chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce! This easy bourbon chicken recipe is so easy to make and always a hit.

Prep Time10

Cook Time2 30

Total Time2 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 367kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves minced
½ teaspoon minced ginger
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Garnish (optional)

sesame seeds
sliced green onions

Instructions

Combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cornstarch slurry, ginger and red pepper flakes.
Lay the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 2.5-3 hours on high, or 3-4 hours on low.
Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred, then stir back into the bourbon sauce.

Notes

Chicken thighs are more traditional for bourbon chicken, but my family prefers chicken breast which is why I tend to use it more often. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used interchangeably in this recipe.

This recipe makes enough sauce to coat the chicken. If you like extra saucy chicken, I recommend doubling the sauce.

Substitutions:

Chicken: Can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
Soy sauce: For a gluten-free version (or if you're looking for less sodium), swap in Tamari.

How to Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

How to Freeze: This Crockpot Bourbon Chicken recipe freezes well. It can be frozen before or after cooking. See “freezer meal instructions” section in the original post for full instructions.

How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, stir in between heating, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.

How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions. I suggest using a larger or smaller Crockpot to accommodate.

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