Crock Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken: A Cozy Pressure Cooker Adventure
This easy slow cooker honey bourbon chicken is sweet, sticky, savory, and irresistibly tender. A comfort dish that's quick to prepare and perfect for weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts fresh or thawed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced, or 1 teaspoon minced garlic in oil
- 0.5 cup onion diced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper generously on both sides.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker or pressure cooker in an even layer.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, olive oil, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated.
- Seal the pressure cooker lid and cook on high pressure for about 25 minutes. Alternatively, cook in a slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- When cooking is complete, allow natural release of pressure for maximum tenderness.
- Shred the chicken with two forks, return to the pot and stir to absorb the sauce. Serve warm over rice or vegetables.
Notes
For extra thickness, add a cornstarch slurry at the end. Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for 3 months.