Description
This brown sugar garlic chicken is irresistibly tender, juicy, and coated in a rich, caramelized glaze. A perfect slow cooker recipe for effortless cooking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle garlic, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika evenly over the chicken.
- Flip the chicken so the skin is facing up and sprinkle brown sugar evenly on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours (no liquid needed).
- (Optional) For crispy skin, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar.
- If using boneless chicken, reduce the cooking time by 1-2 hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American