Name: Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.75 cup brown sugar; 0.25 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger; 4 clove fresh garlic; 0.5 tsp cayenne; 3 pounds chicken breast; 0.25 cup water; 0.25 cup tomato paste

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Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken

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Instructions

Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce , ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a bowl or zipper bag; add chicken and toss to coat.

Place in a slow cooker and cook on low for about 4 hours or until done.

When done place chicken in a broiler proof dish and preheat the broiler.

Combine remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, water, and tomato paste, and remaining soy sauce.

Brush on chicken and cook under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until chicken is slightly crisp. Keep a close watch on the chicken under the broiler.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry for Better Browning 🎯
Pat chicken breasts completely dry before adding to the slow cooker to allow the sauce to cling better and develop deeper caramelization on the surface.
Bloom Your Spices 🌶️
Toast the cayenne, fresh garlic, and ginger in a hot pan for 30 seconds before adding to the slow cooker to unlock their essential oils and intensify the spice profile.
Balance Sweet and Savory ⚖️
Add soy sauce and tomato paste first, then taste before adding brown sugar—this prevents over-sweetening and allows you to adjust the umami depth for a more sophisticated sticky glaze.
Reduce the Sauce at the End 🔥
Switch your slow cooker to high for the last 15-20 minutes and leave the lid off to evaporate excess liquid and create a thick, clingy glaze that coats the chicken perfectly.
Slice Against the Grain 🔪
Cut chicken breasts against the grain after cooking to maximize tenderness and help the sticky sauce cling to each piece for better flavor distribution.