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Remember that sticky sweet chicken from the mall food court that made skipping class almost worth it? Yeah, this is that but better because it cooks while you scroll TikTok and actually has protein goals. Spoiler: there’s zero bourbon in this. It’s named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, not the bottle. We’re keeping it halal, high protein, and hella easy.
Servings: 4
Time: 5 mins prep, 3 to 4 hours cook
What You’ll Need:
2 lbs chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thawed — don’t toss it in frozen)
Salt and pepper
1 cup honey
1 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
½ cup ketchup
4 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 tsp jarred garlic
½ cup diced onion
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional if you’re spice shy)
How to Make It:
- Prep the chicken
Season your chicken with salt and pepper, toss it in the slow cooker like a boss - Make the sauce
Grab a bowl. Stir up the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, oil, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes. Pour it all over the chicken - Let the crockpot do the work
Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or HIGH for 1.5 to 2.5 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the chicken shreds like a dream - Shred and sauce it up
Take the chicken out, chop or shred it, and stir it back into that saucy magic - Want it thicker?
Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water. Stir that into the sauce and let it cook 10 to 15 more minutes until it thickens
Hot Tips:
Don’t put frozen chicken in the slow cooker. It’s not safe. Thaw it first
Leftovers? Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, stove, or even back in the crockpot if you’re feeling nostalgic
Serve it over rice, potatoes, or steamed veggies. Pro tip: soak up that sauce with bread or naan
Freezes well, so make a double batch and thank yourself later
Nutrition Info (Per Serving, ish):
Calories: 715
Protein: 52g
Carbs: 85g
Fat: 20g
Sugar: 78g
Sodium: kinda salty, so maybe chill on the soy sauce if needed
Wanna Flex?
Post your food court throwback meal on Pinterest or IG and tag me. Bonus points for aesthetic rice bowls
