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Slow-Cooked Bourbon Chicken

Slow-Cooked Bourbon Chicken with a Sweet and Savory Sauce is a quick toss together in the crockpot/slow cooker that is perfect for dinner, with enough leftovers for lunch. Served alongside a bed of rice or fresh vegetables it is both satisfying and healthy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Slow Cooker: 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free alternative
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup bourbon use a drinkable brand like Bulleit
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions for serving
  • 2 cups prepared brown rice for serving

Instructions
 

Make the Marinade:

  • In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce (or tamari), apple cider vinegar, bourbon, brown sugar, maple syrup, crushed garlic, minced ginger, and black pepper.

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Place the chicken thighs in a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Cover the dish tightly and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to let the flavors develop.

Cook in the Crock Pot:

  • Lightly coat a 4–6-quart crockpot with cooking spray. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs at the bottom, then pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 2 1/2 – 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.

Make the Sauce:

  • Once the chicken is done, remove it from the crockpot and transfer to a serving plate. Cover to keep warm. Strain the cooking liquid into a small saucepan. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Heat the saucepan with the cooking liquid over medium-high heat and whisk in the slurry. Cook while stirring constantly until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Serve:

  • Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve the chicken warm with prepared brown rice.
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