Ingredients
– 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
– Kosher salt to taste
– Pepper to taste
– 1/3 cup bourbon (or use whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth as substitutes)
– 3/4 cup brown sugar
– 3/4 cup soy sauce
– 2 cloves minced garlic
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 3 tablespoons cold water (mixed with the cornstarch to thicken the sauce)
Instructions
1-First, prepare the chicken by trimming any excess fat and seasoning it with kosher salt and pepper.
2-Next, in a bowl, combine 1/3 cup bourbon, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup soy sauce, and 2 cloves minced garlic to make the sauce.
3-Place the chicken in the crock pot and pour the sauce over it for even coverage.
4-Set to cook on low for 4 hours or high for 3 hours, then add the cornstarch mixture 30 minutes before finishing.
5-Finally, serve warm over rice, with options for garnishes to enhance the presentation.
Last Step:
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🍚 Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
🥘 For thicker sauce, add the cornstarch slurry gradually and adjust to desired consistency.
🥃 Substitute bourbon with whiskey, apple juice, or chicken broth for different flavor profiles or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 30 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 144 mg