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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken – Tender, Sweet & Savory Comfort Meal


  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Description

Tender, juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked with brown sugar and garlic for a sweet, savory glaze that melts in your mouth. Just five ingredients and a few minutes of prep make this an easy, cozy family dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 5 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed

Instructions

  1. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
  2. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly on top of the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
  4. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with rice or vegetables.

Notes

Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor. For crispier skin, brown the chicken before slow cooking. Great served with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: 308
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 324mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Protein: 19g

Keywords: slow cooker chicken, garlic brown sugar chicken, easy weeknight dinner, crockpot recipe, sweet savory chicken