Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken
This Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken is the perfect dinner recipe for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish practically cooks itself in the slow cooker.
This recipe results in extremely tender chicken that is slow-cooked in a savory and sweet sauce. It’s out of this world delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You only need a handful of ingredients, so you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money at the grocery store.
- Plus, the slow cooker does all the work, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family.
- This recipe is so easy that it’s great for beginner cooks!
Ingredients
I’ve made this grocery shopping list to help make your shopping easy. You can find the full list of ingredients and amounts needed in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- light brown sugar
- rice wine vinegar
- apple juice
- minced garlic
- soy sauce
- black pepper
- cornstarch
- cold water
Equipment
This is a list of the equipment that you will need for this recipe:
- slow cooker
- medium bowl
- small bowl
How to Make This Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a medium bowl or measuring cup, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, juice, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper.
- Pour the liquid over the chicken and slow cook on low for 6 hours.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry and pour into the slow cooker.
- Allow the sauce to thicken for about 30 minutes before serving.
Substitutions and Additions
Here are a few ways that you can personalize this recipe to suit your taste buds or your family’s needs.
- Prefer chicken thighs? You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs in place of the breasts.
- Add a few peppers such as jalapenos, pepperoncini, or even a pinch of red pepper flakes to add some heat to this dish.
- For additional flavor, you can also add your favorite seasonings, such as rosemary, thyme, or even a little poultry seasoning.
Storage
Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Freezing – This chicken also freezes really well. Place it in a freezer bag and freeze it for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheating – I’ve found the best way to reheat this chicken is in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat with some of the glaze until warm all the way through. However, you can also microwave single servings on 50% power for 2-3 minutes.
What to Serve With Brown Sugar Chicken
This delicious garlic chicken goes well over a bed of this perfect white rice or these Copycat KFC Mashed Potatoes. You can also pair it with a vegetable, such as this Classic Cucumber Salad or these Zucchini Coins.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to ensure that this recipe turns out perfectly for you when you make it.
- Don’t forget to prep your crock pot by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray or by using a slow cooker liner.
- This recipe also makes a great freezer meal. Add all the ingredients but the slurry to a freezer bag and store it in the freezer for up to three months. There is no need to thaw. Just toss it in the crock pot and let it cook.
- The chicken is done when tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees f.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this slow cooker brown sugar chicken recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Yes, this chicken has a slightly sweet and garlicky flavor. It’s delicious.
No, as long as you don’t overcook the chicken, it will not be tough.
More Slow Cooker Recipes You May Enjoy
Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ⅔ cups rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
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Prepare a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, vinegar, juice, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper.
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Pour the liquid over the chicken.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
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Whisk together the cornstarch and water.
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Add the cornstarch slurry to the slow cooker, stirring in to combine with the cooking liquid.
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Allow the sauce to thicken for about 30 minutes.
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Serve the chicken with the glaze.
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