Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
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To make sauce:
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6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped.
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Packed 1/3 cup of brown sugar.
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1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
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A tablespoon of hot sauce, if desired.
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1 teaspoon of smoky paprika.
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1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt.
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1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
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For decorating:
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Chopped green onions.
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Sesame seeds to sprinkle on top.
# Preparation Steps:
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Grab your slow cooker. Toss in minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, add hot sauce if you'd like, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Place the chicken thighs into the sauce in the slow cooker. Make sure they’re well coated. Arrange them with the skin side facing up.
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Leave the slow cooker on LOW for 7-8 hours or set it to HIGH for 4 hours, depending on your schedule.
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For crispy skin, pop it under the broiler for a bit before serving.
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Scatter chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the top before serving.
# Additional Tips:
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If using boneless thighs, cook for less time.
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You can prep everything the night before and chill it.
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Skip the hot sauce if you want it less spicy.
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Using the broiler will make the chicken skin crispier.