This Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is sweet, savory, and melt-in-your-mouth tender — an easy weeknight dinner classic!

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5–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

1 cup packed brown sugar

4–5 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)

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1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with black pepper.

2. Optional: Sear chicken for 2–3 mins per side.

3. Whisk together brown sugar, garlic, and soy sauce.

4. Pour sauce into Crock Pot and add chicken skin-side up.

5. Cook on low 5–6 hours or high 2.5–3 hours until tender.

6. Optional: Broil chicken 2–3 minutes for crispy skin.

7. Garnish with parsley and drizzle sauce over top.

Brown sugar creates a rich, sticky glaze—scrape sides to include it.

Use fresh garlic for the most robust flavor.

Double the sauce if serving over rice or pasta.