Description

This Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a deliciously sweet and savory dish made easy with a few simple ingredients. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with a flavorful blend of brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, resulting in a rich sauce perfect over rice or vegetables. The sauce is thickened at the end for a luscious finish, making this a comforting, hands-off meal ideal for busy days.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

4 chicken breasts

Sauce:

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Thickening Agent:

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Place Chicken in Slow Cooker: Arrange the 4 chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Stir well until the brown sugar is partially dissolved.
Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts inside the slow cooker, making sure they are well coated.
Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the chicken on the low setting for 6 to 7 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
Remove Chicken: After cooking, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and set them aside on a serving plate.
Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook the sauce for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
Serve: Spoon the thickened brown sugar garlic sauce over the chicken breasts and serve hot with steamed rice or your preferred vegetables.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 1-2 hours before cooking.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
The sauce can be thickened on the stovetop if the slow cooker does not have a high setting.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make sure to stir the sauce well after adding the cornstarch slurry to avoid lumps.