Crockpot Bourbon Chicken Easy and Tasty Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 0.25 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferably)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Start by trimming any excess fat from the chicken thighs and placing them at the bottom of the crockpot.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the crockpot.
4. Add the sliced onion on top of the chicken. This will add flavor and moisture while cooking.
5. Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
6. Once done, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the crockpot and stir well to combine with the sauce.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes.
8. Serve the maple ginger chicken over rice or noodles, and garnish with chopped green onions for added flavor and color.