Description
Slow Cooker Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that blends sweet and savory flavors seamlessly. With tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce made from brown sugar, crispy bacon, and aromatic garlic, this recipe transforms any busy weeknight into a delightful dining experience. Perfect for serving over rice, pasta, or even salad, it’s an effortless option for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle evenly over the chicken.
- Add minced garlic and black pepper on top of the bacon.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, and chicken broth until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and bacon mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred or serve whole with sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg