Description
Get ready for a delectable dish that blends savory, sweet, and garlicky flavors – introducing the Slow Cooker Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken! This irresistible recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, as the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, leaving you with a mouthwatering meal that’ll have your family and friends coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray or a little oil.
2. Layer the Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the chopped bacon, minced garlic, and black pepper over the chicken.
3. Add the Sauce: Drizzle the soy sauce and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. Serve: Spoon the sauce and bacon over the chicken when serving. Pair it with rice or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
For extra tender chicken, use boneless, skinless thighs instead of breasts.
Choose a thick-cut, high-quality bacon for maximum flavor and texture.
Adjust the cooking time based on your slow cooker model and size; larger slow cookers may require a shorter cooking time.
To make the sauce thicker, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water and stir it into the sauce towards the end of cooking.
Experiment with different seasonings, such as paprika, chili powder, or dried herbs, to create your own signature flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 70mg