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Close-up view of slow cooker brown sugar garlic chicken with chopped parsley on top, highlighting the caramelized sauce and juicy chicken texture.
Alyssa

Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

A delicious slow-cooked chicken dish featuring brown sugar and garlic, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 308
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken, salt, pepper, and garlic into the slow cooker.
  2. Optionally, brown the chicken skin-side down in a pan before adding to the slow cooker.
  3. Stir to combine and flip the chicken so the skin side is facing up.
  4. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the chicken.
  5. Cook on low for 480 minutes or high for 240 minutes.
  6. Optionally serve with freshly chopped parsley on top.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to your taste. Can pair well with rice or vegetables.