Crockpot Bourbon Chicken
Tender chicken thighs slow cooked in a rich, sticky, savory-sweet sauce inspired by classic bourbon chicken—no alcohol, just bold flavor. This easy slow cooker dinner is better than takeout and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 HOURS
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: DINNER | CHICKEN
- Method: SLOW COOKER
- Cuisine: AMERICAN | CHINESE
Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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½ teaspoon fine sea salt
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½ cup chicken broth
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¼ cup tomato sauce
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⅓ cup coconut aminos or 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon wheat-free tamari
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1 tablespoon coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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⅓ cup granulated sweetener (low-carb or brown sugar)
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¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 clove garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
Optional for serving
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Sliced scallions
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Sesame seeds
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Rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
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Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and season evenly with salt.
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In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, tomato sauce, coconut aminos (or tamari), vinegar, sweetener, crushed red pepper, garlic, and ginger. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
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Remove the chicken and cut or shred into bite-sized pieces.
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To thicken the sauce, either:
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Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and simmer for 10–15 minutes until reduced and glossy, or
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Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water, stir into the slow cooker, return chicken, and cook on HIGH uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
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Toss the chicken with the thickened sauce. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm over rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
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Chicken thighs are recommended for the most tender results.
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Adjust crushed red pepper for more or less heat.
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Sauce thickens more as it cools.
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This recipe doubles easily for meal prep.
Find it online: https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/crockpot-bourbon-chicken/