If you are looking for a new chicken recipe, this is one of the best. The combination of sweet and savory is flavorful and easy to make. The best part: This meal is budget friendly and you probably have most of the ingredients you need, already stocked in the kitchen.
Consider pairing this chicken with rice, noodles or quinoa. Grab your slow cooker and the following ingredients to get started on this tasty recipe.
Slow Cooker Garlic and brown sugar chicken
4
20 minutes
4 hours
4 hours 20 minutes
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup apple cider vinegar
7 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
1 teaspoon red chili flake
3 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 pounds chicken breast, boneless skinless
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
In a 6-quart slow cooker, add in brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, red chili flake, soy sauce, pepper, and butter.
In a small bowl, mix together water and cornstarch to make a slurry. Be sure there are no lumps. Add slurry into slow and mix well.
Add chicken breast into slow cooker, being sure to coat each side with brown sugar mixture.
Cook on low for 4 hours.
Top with sesame seeds, and serve with rice or noodles.
Tip: For a thicker, stickier glaze, remove chicken from slow cooker. Pour liquid into a small sauce pot and reduce on medium heat for 5-10 minutes until desired thickness. Pour glaze over chicken and serve.
