Description
Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken delivers sweet and savory perfection for busy families. This dump-and-go recipe transforms simple chicken breasts into tender, glazed perfection with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lbs)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ⅔ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker in single layer. If pieces are thick, pound to even thickness for uniform cooking.
2. Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil in bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
3. Pour sauce over chicken, ensuring pieces are coated. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or high 2-3 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Remove chicken and tent with foil. Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stir into sauce. Cook on high 10-15 minutes until thickened.
5. Slice chicken and drizzle with thickened sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for spicy kick.
- Reserve some sauce before thickening for dipping.
- Double batch and freeze extra for future meals.
- Use chicken thighs for richer, more flavorful option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 1280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg