Name: Slow Cooker Sweet Garlic Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h 15 min
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; ⅔ cup cider vinegar; ¾ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup ginger ale; 2 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp ginger; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 Tbsp BBQ seasoning; Salt and pepper, to taste; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; 2 Tbsp corn starch; 2 Tbsp water

Description

This Slow Cooker Sweet Garlic Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful shredded chicken simmered in a tangy and sweet sauce made with cider vinegar, brown sugar, and aromatic spices. Perfectly cooked low and slow, it’s an easy and delicious meal ideal for serving over rice, potatoes, or pasta.

Ingredients

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Chicken

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

⅔ cup cider vinegar
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ginger ale
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp BBQ seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Thickening Mixture

2 Tbsp corn starch
2 Tbsp water

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly for uniform cooking.
Make the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together cider vinegar, brown sugar, ginger ale, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, onion powder, garlic powder, BBQ seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined. Pour this flavorful sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and absorb the sweet and tangy flavors of the sauce.
Shred and thicken: After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix corn starch and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened to a glossy consistency.
Serve: Serve the shredded sweet garlic chicken over your choice of rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a hearty and delicious meal.

Notes

For best results, use fresh garlic and freshly ground ginger if available to enhance flavor.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the heat level according to your preference.
The sauce pairs wonderfully as a glaze or dipping sauce if you want to reserve some before thickening.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To make this recipe gluten-free, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American