Description
Spicy Fireball chicken sizzles with whiskey-infused flavor, promising a bold culinary adventure. Tender meat marinated in fiery spirits delivers a zesty kick that will excite palates and spark conversation at dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) barbecue sauce
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) Fireball whiskey
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Select chicken breasts or thighs and nestle them into the crock pot, ensuring they are positioned in a single layer for even cooking.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together Fireball whiskey, tangy BBQ sauce, golden honey, aromatic garlic powder, zesty onion powder, fiery crushed red pepper flakes, and essential seasoning of salt and black pepper.
- Generously drench the chicken pieces with the whiskey-infused sauce, rotating and massaging to guarantee comprehensive coverage.
- Secure the crock pot lid and allow the chicken to slow cook, transforming into a succulent dish. On low temperature, this process requires approximately 4-6 hours, while high temperature reduces cooking time to 2-3 hours.
- Once chicken reaches optimal tenderness, carefully extract the meat from the cooking liquid. For those desiring a more concentrated sauce, transfer remaining liquid to a saucepan and incorporate a cornstarch slurry, simmering until achieving desired thickness.
- Using two forks, gently shred the chicken or leave in whole pieces depending on intended presentation. Complement the dish by serving atop fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or tucked inside soft sandwich rolls. Consider accompanying with crisp salad or roasted seasonal vegetables for a well-rounded meal.
Notes
- Swap whiskey with apple juice or chicken broth for a kid-friendly or non-alcoholic version that maintains delicious flavor complexity.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for easier preparation and consistent cooking results.
- Reduce spiciness by cutting back on red pepper flakes or eliminate them completely for sensitive palates.
- Enhance meal versatility by serving over cauliflower rice for low-carb diets or using lettuce wraps for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg