Description
Discover this irresistible slow cooker brown sugar garlic chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and bursting with sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh or ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Spray the bottom of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Step: In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, olive oil, and black pepper.
- Step: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and coat them with the sauce.
- Step: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook, low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Step: About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Step: Once cooked, shred or slice the chicken to serve.
- Step: Sprinkle with desired garnishes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze the dish for up to 2 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT5H
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg