Description
Garlic chicken delivers a mouthwatering fusion of bold Mediterranean flavors that satisfy comfort cravings. Home cooks can easily prepare this tender dish with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 chicken thighs (skin on, bone-in)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) brown sugar
- 2 tbsps minced garlic
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Arrange chicken thighs in a single, uniform layer within the slow cooker, ensuring each piece has adequate space for even cooking.
- Seasoning: Liberally coat chicken with Kosher salt and black pepper, massaging spices thoroughly into the meat to develop a robust flavor foundation. Sprinkle finely minced garlic across the surface, gently pressing the aromatic pieces into the chicken’s texture.
- Sugar Glaze: Dust the chicken with brown sugar, creating a caramelizing layer that will transform into a rich, glossy coating during the cooking process. Position the thighs skin-side up to encourage a golden, slightly crisp exterior.
- Slow Cooking: Secure the lid and select your cooking method – either a low-temperature 8-hour cycle or a high-temperature 4-hour approach. Cooking continues until the chicken becomes extraordinarily tender and reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Resting and Serving: Once cooking completes, allow the chicken to rest momentarily. This pause permits the savory juices to redistribute, intensifying the overall flavor profile and ensuring maximum succulence when served.
Notes
- Maximize Skin Crispness: Position chicken thighs skin-side up to achieve a golden, slightly caramelized exterior during slow cooking.
- Layer Flavor Strategically: Massage salt and pepper directly into meat, ensuring spices penetrate deeply for maximum taste development.
- Sugar Glaze Technique: Gently dust brown sugar across chicken surface, allowing crystals to melt and create a rich, glossy caramelized coating.
- Temperature Check Crucial: Always confirm chicken reaches safe internal temperature and becomes fork-tender before serving to guarantee perfect texture and food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 156 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg