Irresistible Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Introduction

If you crave restaurant-quality flavor with minimal prep, this Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is going to be your new weeknight favorite. Juicy chicken slow-cooked in a rich, sweet, and subtly boozy sauce brings takeout vibes straight to your table—without the fuss. With the magic of your slow cooker, dinner practically makes itself while you tackle life’s other demands.

What Makes This Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken So Special?

Unlike many stir-fry or skillet chicken recipes, this dish delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, as the chicken absorbs layer upon layer of bourbon-infused, umami-rich sauce. The secret is low-and-slow cooking, which leaves you with insanely flavorful, easily shred-able bites. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for family dinners or meal prep—just set it and forget it.

Ingredient Prep Tips for Maximum Flavor

Start by trimming and cubing boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the juiciest results. Dice your onions and bell peppers evenly for consistent texture and cooking. Make prep a breeze by using a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper—it’ll speed up all your veggie chopping and dice perfectly uniform pieces for even saucy coverage.

For the sauce, gather soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and of course, a splash of bourbon. Each element brings essential balance—no single flavor overpowers the others, but together they create an unforgettable sweet-savory glaze.

Perfecting the Cooking Process

Layer your diced vegetables in the bottom of your slow cooker. Place chicken on top, then pour the bourbon sauce over everything. Cook on low for 4–5 hours, or until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily.

When it’s time to shred, a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen makes the process ultra-fast and keeps your hands clean. Once shredded, stir everything together so the chicken soaks up every drop of that glossy, bourbon-tinged sauce.

If you want your sauce thicker, remove the chicken, mix a cornstarch slurry, and let the sauce cook uncovered for 15 minutes. The end result should coat the back of a spoon—perfect for drizzling on rice.

Serving Suggestions & Storage Ideas

Spoon your bourbon chicken over fluffy white rice, or for crispier texture, serve with rice that’s finished in an COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1 for toastiness. A side of steamed broccoli or snap peas makes a refreshing counterpoint to the rich sauce.

Batch leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for easy grab-and-go lunches. This dish reheats beautifully and actually deepens in flavor overnight, making it ideal for meal prep.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe serves 5 and is relatively balanced. Each serving (with sauce, minus rice) contains about 290 calories, 30g protein, 8g fat, and 20g carbs. Pair it with steamed veggies and rice to round out the meal.

Irresistible Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken Recap

Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken is weeknight comfort food at its finest. The blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy notes is sure to earn rave reviews every time. With just a bit of prep and your slow cooker doing the heavy lifting, this dish is a guaranteed dinnertime win.

Instructions

1. Dice the onion and bell pepper using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for quick, consistent pieces. Place veggies in the bottom of the crock pot.
2. Add the cubed chicken thighs on top. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Pour sauce over the chicken and veggies.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours (or high for 2.5–3 hours), until chicken is pull-apart tender.
5. Remove chicken and shred using the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen or two forks.
6. For a thicker sauce, stir together cornstarch and water. Add slurry to the slow cooker and stir well. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, mix, and let cook uncovered for 10–15 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. Serve over cooked rice, optionally tossed in the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1 for a crispy finish. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for easy reheating.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4–5 hours (low) or 2.5–3 hours (high)

Total Time: About 5 hours (hands-off for most of it!)

Enjoy a takeout-favorite you can feel good about—straight from your crock pot, with unbeatable flavor and minimal effort!