Description
Sweet and savory slow cooker brown sugar garlic chicken that turns tender and juicy, simmered in a rich sauce perfect for serving over rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and paprika.
- Pour mixture evenly over chicken, coating well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve chicken whole, sliced, or shredded with sauce spooned over top; garnish with parsley or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Add sliced onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Use chicken thighs for richer, juicier results.
- Replace soy sauce with coconut aminos for gluten-free version.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat on stove or microwave until hot.
- Thicken sauce by stirring in cornstarch slurry during last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Reduce brown sugar to ¾ cup for less sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
