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DinnerCrockpot Bourbon Chicken
Sweet, savory bourbon-glazed chicken thighs slow-cooked until fork-tender — the most-saved crockpot recipe on Pepper.
Matthew BoundsIngredients
- 2lbs Chicken Thigh (Boneless Skinless)
- 1/3 cup Bourbon (whiskey Apple juice or broth)
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar
- 3/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 tbsp Cold water
- to taste Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken thighs with salt & pepper on both sides and place them in the bottom of the crockpot.
- 2In a medium bowl add the bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic. Stir well to combine. Pour over the chicken in the crockpot.
- 3Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 3 hours.
- 4Add the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce 30 minutes before the chicken is done cooking. This will thicken the sauce.
- 5Enjoy the chicken over rice and garnish with green onions.
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Open in Pepper →Why the Crockpot Is the Busiest Cook's Best Friend
The crockpot is the original meal prep appliance. Add ingredients in the morning, come home to a finished dinner. It's particularly brilliant for tough cuts of meat that benefit from long, moist cooking — chuck roast, pork shoulder, chicken thighs.
The most common crockpot mistake is overfilling or adding too much liquid. The lid keeps moisture in, so you rarely need as much liquid as you'd use on the stovetop. Start with less and add if needed.
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Quick Tips
- 1
Don't overfill it
Fill your crockpot no more than two-thirds full — overfilling prevents proper heat circulation and can leave food undercooked in the center. Half to two-thirds full is the sweet spot for even cooking.
- 2
Brown meat first
You don't have to, but browning meat in a skillet before adding it to the crockpot builds a crust that deepens flavor significantly. It takes 5 extra minutes and makes a real difference in the final dish.
- 3
Add dairy at the end
Milk, cream, sour cream, and cheese can curdle or break if they cook for hours. Stir them in during the last 15–30 minutes of cooking for a smooth, creamy result every time.
- 4
Keep the lid on
Every time you lift the lid you lose heat and add 20–30 minutes to your cook time. Resist the urge to check — trust the process and only open it when you absolutely need to stir or add ingredients.
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