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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken thighs cooked in garlic and brown sugar glaze in a slow cooker

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Made Easy with 3 Ingredients

Chef Andrew
This sweet and savory Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken takes just 3 ingredients and minimal prep. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 308 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 5 chicken thighs skin-on, bone-in
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken thighs, garlic, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
  • Give everything a quick mix to coat the chicken evenly, then turn the chicken so the skin side faces up.
  • Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over the chicken thighs.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked through.

Notes

This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword brown sugar garlic chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, slow cooker chicken