Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe with Brown Sugar

Here’s a super easy and flavorful slow cooker chicken with brown sugar recipe—sweet, savory, and perfect for a hands-off meal:

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🍗 Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes (for heat)
• Optional garnish: green onions or sesame seeds

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the sauce:
   In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, pepper, and paprika.
2. Prep chicken:
   Place chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer.
3. Add sauce:
   Pour the sauce over the chicken, making sure it’s well coated.
4. Cook:
   • Low: 6–7 hours
   • High: 3–4 hours
5. Optional thickening:
   If you want a thicker sauce, remove the chicken, then simmer the sauce on the stove or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) and cook until thickened.
6. Serve:
   Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles. Spoon extra sauce on top.

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💡 Tips

• Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts in slow cooking.
• Add veggies like carrots, bell peppers, or potatoes for a full meal.
• Leftovers are great for wraps or sandwiches.

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If you want, I can turn this into a honey garlic version, spicy Asian-style, or even a 3-ingredient ultra simple recipe.