SLOW COOKER BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN

Tender slow-cooked chicken in a sweet and savory brown sugar sauce. Minimal prep and great served over rice or mashed potatoes for an easy weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

3 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
0.75 cup brown sugar packed
0.5 cup ketchup
0.25 cup soy sauce use low-sodium if preferred
2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
3 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp salt adjust to taste
2 tbsp cornstarch optional, mixed with 2 tbsp water to thicken

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped onion until smooth.
Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (or on high for 2 hours) until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken and shred with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, stir into the slow cooker, and cook on high for an additional 10 minutes until thickened.
Serve the brown sugar chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or in sandwiches. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze nicely for up to 3 months. Adjust soy sauce and salt for lower sodium.