Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken

Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy brown sugar and pineapple glaze create a mouthwatering dish that's super easy to prepare and enjoy.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword brown sugar, chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, slow cooker

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5 5

Total Time 5 15

Servings -6 mins

Calories 360kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

3 lbs boned-in skinless chicken thighs 10 pieces
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp of Creole or Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
¾ cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water

Instructions

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Sprinkle seasoning over chicken pieces and then place chicken into the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, pineapple juice and soy sauce; pour over and around chicken. Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours. Using a tong, transfer chicken from the slow cooker to a platter and loosely tent with aluminum foil.
Prepare the sauce: Transfer remaining mixture from the crockpot to a saucepan and place on the stovetop. Turn the heat to medium high and let the mixture comes to a boil. Whisk together the water and cornstarch until there are no lumps. Slowly stir into the boiling sauce until fully incorporated and continue boiling for about 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Brush the sauce over each chicken thigh and serve the remaining sauce at the table.

Notes

Recipe slightly adapted: all food recipes

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