Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika

For the Brown Sugar Balsamic Glaze

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For Serving

• Fresh parsley

• Cooked rice or mashed potatoes

Instructions

1. Season the Chicken

Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

2. Mix the Glaze

In a bowl, whisk together:

• brown sugar

• balsamic vinegar

• soy sauce

• minced garlic

• Dijon mustard

• red pepper flakes (optional)

Pour mixture into the slow cooker.

3. Add Chicken

Place seasoned chicken into the glaze in the slow cooker.
Spoon the sauce over the top.

4. Slow Cook

Cook on:

• LOW for 5–6 hours
  OR

• HIGH for 2½–3 hours

Chicken becomes tender and easy to shred or slice.

5. Thicken the Sauce

1. Remove chicken and set aside.

2. Turn slow cooker to HIGH.

3. Stir in cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water).

4. Cook 5–10 minutes until thickened.

5. Return chicken and coat in the glossy glaze.

6. Serve

Serve chicken over rice or mashed potatoes with plenty of sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley.