Description
Succulent slow cooker bacon brown sugar garlic chicken brings together sweet and savory flavors in a mouthwatering dish that promises comfort and satisfaction. Effortless preparation and rich layers of taste make this recipe a perfect weeknight dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Liquid Components:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in the slow cooker, removing any excess fatty portions for a leaner dish.
- Crisp bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and perfectly crunchy. Transfer to paper towels and set aside, preserving a small amount of rendered bacon fat.
- Whisk together a savory-sweet sauce combining brown sugar, finely chopped garlic, soy sauce, and rich chicken broth in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the flavor-packed sauce directly over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon across the top, creating a delectable crunchy layer.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and cook on low temperature for 6 hours or high temperature for 3 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Carefully transfer cooked chicken to a serving platter, leaving behind the aromatic cooking liquid.
- Create a smooth cornstarch slurry and stir into the remaining sauce, heating until it reaches a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Shred or slice the chicken into succulent pieces, then generously drizzle with the enhanced sauce.
- Garnish with additional crispy bacon crumbles for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help brown sugar and bacon crisp up nicely.
- Use thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crunchier texture when crumbled on top.
- Consider reducing sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and chicken broth for health-conscious eaters.
- Transform dish into keto-friendly version by replacing brown sugar with monk fruit sweetener or erythritol.
- Enhance meal prep by freezing cooked chicken in individual portions for quick future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on high) or 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg