Best 3 Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken Recipes

**Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken, a symphony of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will leave you craving for more.** This dish, crafted with tender chicken pieces enveloped in a luscious brown sugar glaze, is a culinary masterpiece that effortlessly blends simplicity and sophistication. Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes: fluffy mashed potatoes, a crisp and colorful broccoli slaw, and a delightful homemade applesauce. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your dinner table to new heights of flavor and satisfaction.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER GARLIC AND BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN

Slow Cooker Garlic and Brown Sugar Chicken image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4-6 chicken breasts (or thighs would work great too!)
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup lemon-lime soda
2-3 Tablespoons minced garlic
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 Tablespoons corn starch
2 Tablespoons water
Rice or noodles, cooked
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken (I used frozen chicken, thawed chicken works great too) inside slow cooker. Mix together brown sugar, vinegar, soda, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper together. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Take chicken pieces out of slow cooker (mine basically fell apart) and pour remaining sauce into saucepan. Place saucepan over high heat. Mix together corn starch and water, pour into saucepan, and mix well. Let sauce come to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken and turns into a glaze. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute or two (it will continue to thicken as it cools down).
Serve chicken over rice or noodles and top with glaze. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired.

SLOW COOKER BROWN SUGAR & GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar & Garlic Chicken Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-25138

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 to 6 chicken breasts
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon-lime soda (I used Sprite)
2 to 3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons water
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken (frozen, thawed or fresh) inside slow cooker. Mix together brown sugar, vinegar, soda, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper together. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Take chicken pieces out of slow cooker (mine basically fell apart) and pour remaining sauce into saucepan. Place saucepan over high heat. Mix together corn starch and water, pour into saucepan, and mix well. Let sauce come to a boil and boil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken and turns into a glaze. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute or two (it will continue to thicken as it cools down). Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired. This can be served over rice or noodles, but we had ours with a baked potato on the side (It's good on top of the potato too!)

SLOW COOKER BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by rrxing

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 pounds of chicken thighs, skin removed
1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon of Creole or Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama), or to taste
1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, or to taste
1/2 cup of light brown sugar, packed
1 (6 ounce) can of pineapple juice
1/3 cup of soy sauce
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
2 tablespoons of water

Steps:

Remove skin from chicken and season lightly with the salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Pat seasoning into chicken and place into the slow cooker. Whisk together the brown sugar, pineapple juice and soy sauce; pour around chicken. Cover and cook on low for about 5 to 6 hours, depending on the size. Use a wide spatula to remove the chicken from the slow cooker to a platter and loosely tent with aluminum foil; set aside to prepare the glaze. Turn cooker to high until mixture comes to a boil, or transfer to a saucepan for the stovetop. Whisk together the water and cornstarch until there are no lumps. Slowly stir into the boiling sauce until fully incorporated and continue boiling for about 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let rest a moment. Brush the sauce over each chicken thigh and serve the remaining sauce at the table. Cook's Note: I also added a few grinds of Rachael Ray's Perfect Poultry seasoning to the chicken with this batch, which contains sea salt, black pepper, onion, sage, rosemary and thyme. I use low sodium soy sauce so I can control my added salt.

Tips:

For a crispy chicken exterior, pat the chicken pieces dry before searing them in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side before transferring them to the slow cooker.
To enhance the flavor of the chicken, use a combination of light and dark meat pieces. Chicken thighs and drumsticks are good choices as they stay moist and juicy during the long cooking process.
Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar and garlic to your personal preference. For a sweeter dish, add more brown sugar. If you prefer a more savory flavor, reduce the amount of brown sugar and add more garlic.
For a thicker sauce, dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the cooking liquid towards the end of the cooking time. Allow it to simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Serve the slow cooker brown sugar chicken with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

The slow cooker brown sugar chicken is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for an easy and tasty dinner option, give this slow cooker brown sugar chicken recipe a try.