Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker, ensuring they are well coated with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Turn the slow cooker to high and let the sauce thicken for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker, coating it with the thickened sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Serve the chicken over rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce, or try it with steamed vegetables for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 28g