Slow Cooker Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken
The Slow Cooker Bacon Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken combines tender chicken thighs wrapped in bacon with the sweet touch of brown sugar and the savory depth of garlic. Wrapping the chicken in bacon locks in moisture and adds a smoky flavor while slow cooking makes the meat succulent and juicy. The brown sugar caramelizes gently during the long cooking, balancing the dish with sweetness. This slow cooker method offers hands-off preparation, leaving you with a richly flavored entrée that can easily complement side dishes like rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 5 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 lices Bacon
- 1/3 cup brown sugar , packed
Instructions
- Add the chicken, salt, pepper and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Mix it up then flip the chicken skin side up.
- Wrap each thigh in two slices of bacon.
- Sprinkle on the brown sugar.
- Cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 5-6 hours.
Notes
- If your slow cooker does not caramelize the brown sugar as much as shown, broil the chicken on a sheet pan for 45 to 90 seconds but watch carefully to avoid burning the garlic.
- Wrapping each chicken thigh tightly with two slices of bacon helps keep the meat moist and adds flavor during the slow cooking.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.