Description
Succulent slow cooker brown sugar garlic chicken brings sweet and savory flavors dancing together on your plate. Tender meat marinates in rich, caramelized sauce, promising a delightful meal that captures family dinner comfort with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4–6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Thickening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Blend brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, honey, ketchup, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes into a vibrant marinade.
- Arrange chicken pieces in the slow cooker, ensuring they form a single layer.
- Drench chicken thoroughly with prepared marinade, rotating pieces to coat evenly.
- Secure lid and slow cook at 200°F for 6 hours on low setting, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to become incredibly tender.
- Approximately 45 minutes before serving, create a cornstarch mixture by whisking water into cornstarch until smooth.
- Gently incorporate cornstarch slurry into cooking liquid, stirring to prevent clumping and promote even thickening.
- Continue cooking uncovered for 30 minutes, allowing sauce to reduce and develop a glossy, rich consistency.
- Once chicken reaches optimal tenderness and can be effortlessly pulled apart, transfer to serving platter.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions across the surface for a bright, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Select chicken thighs or breasts based on personal preference, keeping meat tender and juicy during slow cooking.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes, making the dish mild or extra zesty for different heat tolerances.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium soy sauce and controlling added salt, perfect for heart-healthy diets.
- Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a low-carb alternative that maintains the delicious sauce flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg