Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken: The Easy Family Favorite
This Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is an easy family favorite that is both delicious and simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4 hours.
- When done, remove chicken from the cooker and set aside.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the remaining sauce in the cooker. Cook on high for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker and coat with the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Serve this dish over rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be used in sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg