Description
Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken: Juicy chicken cooked low and slow with a sweet garlic glaze. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners! #slowcookerrecipe #comfortfood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed (dark or light works)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 8 garlic cloves, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Sauce In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until the sugar is mostly dissolved. The sauce will look thick and fragrant, with the garlic evenly distributed throughout. This combination creates the signature flavor base for your Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken.
- Step 2: Prepare the Slow Cooker Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels – this ensures better caramelization and prevents a watery sauce. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker, slightly overlapping if necessary.
- Step 3: Combine and Cook Pour the brown sugar-garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece gets coated. Cover and set your slow cooker to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and easily shreds with a fork.
- Step 4: Thicken the Sauce About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Carefully remove the chicken to a plate and stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Return the chicken to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until the sauce has thickened to a beautiful, glossy consistency.
- Step 5: Serve and Garnish Transfer your completed Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken to a serving platter, generously spooning the thickened sauce over the top. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for a professional finishing touch that adds color, texture, and a subtle flavor contrast to the sweet-savory chicken.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh per serving
- Calories: 390 calories per serving
- Sugar: 21 grams of sugar
- Sodium: 920 mg of sodium
- Fat: 14 grams of total fat
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams of saturated fat
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams of unsaturated fat
- Trans Fat: 0 grams of trans fat
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams of carbohydrates
- Fiber: 1 gram of fiber
- Protein: 33 grams of protein
- Cholesterol: 160 mg of cholesterol