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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

Tender chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and savory glaze of brown sugar, garlic, and soy sauce — effortless comfort food perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Family
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional for thickening
  • 1 tbsp water for slurry
  • parsley or green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and place into slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and pepper.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken and mix to coat evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on low 5–6 hours or high 2.5–3 hours until tender.
  5. Remove chicken and thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry if desired.
  6. Return chicken to sauce and coat well before serving.
  7. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve warm.

Notes

For richer flavor, add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or sesame oil.