Description
Crock Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken is a tender, slow-cooked chicken dish featuring a sweet and savory sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Despite the name, it contains no alcohol—just bold Bourbon Street-inspired flavors perfect for the whole family. Serve over rice or noodles for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
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2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cup honey
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1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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½ cup ketchup
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4 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup diced onion
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the crock pot. -
Make the Sauce:
In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, oil, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes. -
Combine and Cook:
Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours or high for 1½–2½ hours. -
Finish and Serve:
Remove the chicken, cut into chunks, and return to the sauce. Serve warm over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
To thicken the sauce, stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water and cook on high for 10–15 minutes.Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful version.Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly.
