Crock Pot Sweet Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 4-6 chicken breasts
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda (diet or regular)
• 2-3 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 2 tbsp corn starch / cornflour
• 2 tbsp water
• red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Coat the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add fully thawed chicken; do not cook frozen chicken in a slow cooker.
2. Whisk the brown sugar, vinegar, lemon-lime soda, garlic, soy sauce and pepper and pour over the chicken.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for about 4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a serving dish.
4. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Whisk the cornstarch with the water, then whisk the slurry into the sauce. Boil for 2-3 minutes, until thickened.
5. Spoon the glaze over the chicken and garnish with optional red pepper flakes. Serve hot.