Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken
A delightful slow cooker recipe that transforms chicken thighs into a tender and flavorful dish coated in a sweet and savory brown sugar garlic glaze.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional) For a spicy kick
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the large crockpot on a stable surface.
- In the crockpot, combine minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, hot sauce (if using), smoked paprika, Kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in the crockpot and use tongs to toss them in the sauce until well-coated.
Cooking
- Set your slow cooker to LOW for about 7 hours or HIGH for around 4 hours.
- Optional: Preheat the oven’s broiler towards the end of cooking.
- Once cooking is finished, transfer chicken to a baking dish and broil for a few minutes to crisp the skin.
Serving
- Plate the chicken on a large platter, drizzling some remaining sauce over it.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice or quinoa and vegetables on the side.
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Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for several hours before cooking. Keep the lid on the slow cooker during cooking to maintain moisture.