Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe: Easy & Delicious! (Print Version)
Discover the easiest Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken recipe. Sweet, savory, and perfectly tender, it's your new favorite dinner idea!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 Hours minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free soy sauce)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 -
1 cup light brown sugar
03 -
1/4 cup soy sauce
04 -
1 cup chicken broth
→ Seasonings & Spices
05 -
2 tsp garlic powder
06 -
1 tsp onion powder
07 -
1 tsp paprika
08 -
1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish & Toppings
09 -
Sesame seeds
10 -
Fresh green onions
→ Optional Extras
11 -
Hot sauce
12 -
Other vegetables
# Instructions:
01 -
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
02 -
Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper in a bowl.
03 -
Marinate chicken in sauce for at least 30 minutes (optional).
04 -
Place chicken in slow cooker, pour sauce over, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
05 -
Remove chicken, shred with two forks.
06 -
Return shredded chicken to slow cooker, stir, and serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or quinoa. Garnish as desired.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overcook the chicken!
02 -
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
03 -
Beef broth can be substituted for chicken broth.
04 -
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Slow cooker
02 -
large bowl
03 -
two forks
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 350 calories per serving (approximate)
Total Fat: 15g
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Protein: 35g