Let’s experience the richness of flavor, and tenderness in this Crock Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken recipe, which is an infusion of honey’s sweetness with a tang from ketchup and soy sauce, perfectly slow-cooked to tender delight. And also going to be the number one on your favorite list for dinner-time meals.
Slow Cooked Honey Bourbon Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are preferred. You can also use thighs or tenders.
- Salt & Pepper: To taste.
- Honey
- Soy Sauce: Low sodium recommended.
- Ketchup
- Oil: Vegetable, olive, or canola oil can be used.
- Garlic: Two cloves or 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.
- Onion: Yellow or white onion is usually used.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Adjust to balance the sweetness of the honey and to give a tiny kick. Can omit if preferred.
Instructions:
- Preparation: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Prepare your slow cooker by lightly greasing it if necessary.
- Combining Ingredients: In the slow cooker, combine the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, oil, minced garlic, diced onion, and red pepper flakes. Stir to mix the sauce well.
- Cooking the Chicken: Add the chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker, making sure the chicken is well coat.
- Cook Time: Cover and cook on low for a duration that’s suitable for your slow cooker or until the chicken is cook fully throughout. Cooking times may vary.
- Thickening the Sauce (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, create a cornstarch slurry with 2 parts cold water and 1 part cornstarch, then whisk into the sauce. Continue cooking a little longer to allow the sauce to thicken.
Serving Suggestions:
- The recipe mentions that this dish makes a lot of sauce, which is perfect for spooning over rice or potatoes. It pairs well with veggies, and brown rice and roasted zucchini as accompaniments.
Storage:
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. You can also put it back in the slow cooker to heat through.
Notes:
- About Bourbon: Interestingly, this recipe doesn’t contain bourbon. The name is inspire from Bourbon Street in New Orleans. However, you can add bourbon to the recipe if you wish.
This dish seems to be a fantastic and easy-to-make comfort food, perfect for a homey dinner. Enjoy your Crock Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken!
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