Description
Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, sweet-savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy recipe fills your home with irresistible aromas, leaving everyone eager for more. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with a fresh salad to create a satisfying meal that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle minced garlic evenly over them.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken to ensure it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Serve with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
For added flavor depth, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce overnight.
If you like it spicy, incorporate red pepper flakes or fresh ginger into the sauce.
Serve with sides such as steamed vegetables or crusty bread to enjoy every bit of sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg