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Slow cooker brown sugar garlic chicken dish garnished with green onions

Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

This slow cooker brown sugar garlic chicken is a savory-sweet dish made from simple pantry staples, perfect for a hands-off weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark both work)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce preferred
  • 1/4 cup minced garlic (fresh or jarred)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lay the chicken breasts flat in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil until combined.
  3. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

If you prefer less sweetness, reduce brown sugar to 1/3 cup and increase garlic to 1/3 cup. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables for a balanced meal. For thicker sauce, scoop out some cooking liquid to reduce it on the stove before pouring back over chicken.

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