Honey Bourbon Crockpot Chicken: A Flavorful Dinner Delight!
Honey Bourbon Crockpot Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the rich flavor of bourbon, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together honey, bourbon, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- Pour the honey bourbon mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce on the stove until reduced.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg