Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken: Easy Weeknight Delight
Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a delectable dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Brown Sugar, Garlic, Chicken, Easy Recipe