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Close-up of Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken garnished with parsley on a plate.
Alyssa

brown sugar garlic chicken

A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe for brown sugar garlic chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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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 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

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken, salt, pepper, and garlic to the slow cooker.
    2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  2. If you prefer crispier skin, brown the chicken skin-side down in a pan with about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for a few minutes before placing it in the slow cooker. You can also sear the skin in the slow cooker if it has a sear function.
  3. Mix the ingredients and then flip the chicken skin side up.
  4. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.
  5. Cook on low for 480 minutes or high for 240 minutes.
  6. (Optional) Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

This chicken dish is perfect for serving with rice or vegetables.