Brown Sugar Chicken (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients
- 2–2½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add chicken
Place chicken in the bottom of the crockpot. - Make the sauce
In a bowl, whisk brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, paprika, pepper, and red pepper flakes. - Cook
Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook:- LOW: 5–6 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Serve
Spoon sauce over chicken and serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Optional: Thicker Sauce
- Remove chicken and whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water into the sauce.
- Cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes until thickened, then return chicken to the crockpot.
Tips
- Chicken thighs stay juicier, but breasts work well too.
- Add sliced onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches or wraps.