Easy Bourbon Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3 lbs chicken thighs.
02 - 3 tbsp cornstarch.
03 - 1/4 cup spring onions.
04 - 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger.
05 - 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped.
06 - 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes.
07 - 1/3 cup apple cider.
08 - 1 1/2 tbsp honey.
09 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar.
10 - 1/4 cup tomato ketchup.
11 - 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
12 - 1/4 cup plain water.
13 - 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey.
14 - 1/4 cup soy sauce.
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste.

# Instructions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together everything for the sauce.
02 - Place chicken thighs into the slow cooker. Pour the sauce all over. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
03 - Remove chicken from the pot. Chop or shred into pieces and keep it hot.
04 - Combine the cornstarch with 3 tbsp of water and whisk until smooth. Turn slow cooker to the high heat setting.
05 - Add the cornstarch mix to the pot and stir into the sauce. Cover it and let cook for 10 minutes or until it thickens.
06 - Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Sprinkle in the spring onions.
07 - Dish it out over cooked rice and serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - Go with regular soy sauce, not the low-sodium type.
02 - Thicken the sauce on the stove for quicker results if you prefer.

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