Description

Slow Cooker Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that will elevate your dinner experience. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a sweet-savory glaze, complemented by crispy bacon and fragrant garlic. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this dish fills your home with irresistible aromas and leaves everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 slices thick-cut bacon
1/2 cup light brown sugar
5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and trim excess fat if desired.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and reserve some bacon fat.
In a bowl, mix brown sugar, minced garlic, soy sauce, and chicken broth; pour over the chicken.
Crumble half the bacon on top and cover with the remaining bacon.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Once cooked, remove the chicken; mix cornstarch slurry into the sauce and heat until thickened. Shred or slice the chicken and drizzle with sauce.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (150g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts. - Substitute maple syrup for brown sugar for a unique twist. - Feel free to include chopped vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition.