Bourbon Chicken (Freezer/Slow Cooker)

Bourbon Chicken | Freezer to Slow Cooker Meals

 

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup ketchup
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup apple juice
• 2 T. apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup bourbon (or broth if you don't want to use bourbon)
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• ¼ tsp. minced garlic
• ¼ tsp. ginger
• ½ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

Freezer Prep:

1. Label gallon freezer bag with contents, date, and cooking directions.
2. Cut chicken into small bite sized pieces.
3. In freezer bag whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, apple juice, apple cider, bourbon, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
4. Add chicken, shake bag to coat.
5. Press flat, seal bag securely.

Cooking:

1. Thaw bag contents.
2. Pour chicken and sauce into a slow cooker that has been coated in nonstick cooking spray or lined with a slow cooker bag for easy clean up.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve over rice, add fresh steamed broccoli or another favorite veggie for a complete meal.