Your Crockpot Sweet Garlic Chicken recipe sounds delicious and incredibly easy to make. It’s a great blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, and using a slow cooker makes it a convenient dish for any day of the week. Here’s a detailed version of your recipe:
Ingredients:
- 4-6 chicken breasts
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup vinegar (apple cider vinegar recommended)
- 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda (diet or regular)
- 2-3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Red pepper flakes (optional for some heat)
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions:
- Prepare the Slow Cooker:
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. This helps in easy cleanup and prevents the chicken from sticking to the bottom.
- Add Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. You can use either boneless, skinless breasts or bone-in for more flavor.
- Create the Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, vinegar, lemon-lime soda, minced garlic, soy sauce, and fresh ground pepper. This combination creates a sweet and tangy sauce with a bit of a kick from the garlic and pepper.
- Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. The long, slow cooking process will make the chicken tender and allow it to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove the chicken pieces from the slow cooker and set them aside.
- Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan.
- Mix together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. This will help thicken the sauce into a glaze.
- Pour the slurry into the saucepan with the sauce. Heat over high heat, stirring constantly.
- Allow the sauce to come to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens into a glaze.
- Finalize the Dish:
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from heat. It will continue to thicken as it cools. If you like a little heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top.
- Serve the chicken over rice or noodles, and drizzle the thickened sauce over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve your Sweet Garlic Chicken hot. It pairs beautifully with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
This Crockpot Sweet Garlic Chicken is not only tasty but also versatile. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic or sweetness to match your personal preference, and enjoy the ease and deliciousness of slow-cooked chicken!