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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory dish featuring tender chicken breasts or thighs cooked to perfection in a rich sauce made from brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, honey, and ketchup. Slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, this recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for a comforting family dinner, garnished with fresh green onions and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes if desired.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Thickening Mixture

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Garnish

  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, ketchup, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using, until well combined and smooth.
  2. Place chicken in slow cooker: Arrange the chicken breasts or thighs evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker, creating a single layer for even cooking.
  3. Add sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated with the mixture to infuse maximum flavor during cooking.
  4. Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
  5. Prepare the cornstarch slurry: About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to form a smooth slurry that will be used to thicken the sauce.
  6. Thicken the sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and continue cooking on high for another 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your preference.
  7. Garnish and serve: Once the sauce is thick and glossy, sprinkle chopped green onions over the chicken for a fresh garnish. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
  • Chicken thighs provide more flavor and stay juicier than breasts, but both work well.
  • If you don’t have a slow cooker, this recipe can be adapted for oven baking at 325°F for about 1.5 to 2 hours covered.
  • Serve this chicken over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-garlic-chicken-recipe/