Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a tender, sweet-and-savory dinner made with just five pantry staples. Juicy chicken thighs cook low and slow in a rich brown sugar garlic sauce, creating an effortless and comforting weeknight meal with deep flavor and minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
5 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
Instructions
1. Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
2. Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
3. Gently mix to coat the chicken, then arrange the thighs skin-side up.
4. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the chicken.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
6. Optional: garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For crispier skin, sear the chicken thighs skin-side down in a hot skillet with 1 tablespoon oil before adding to the slow cooker.
Bone-in, skin-on thighs provide the best flavor and moisture.
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables to soak up the sauce.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg