INGREDIENTS:
4-6 chicken breasts
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vinegar (apple cider vinegar)
1/4 cup lemon-lime soda (diet or regular)
2-3 Tablespoons minced garlic
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
2 Tablespoons water
Red pepper flakes (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1 – Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken in crockpot.
2 – Mix together brown sugar, vinegar, soda, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper together. Pour over the chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
3 – Take chicken pieces out of the crockpot and pour remaining sauce into a saucepan.
4 – Place saucepan over high heat. Mix together cornstarch and water, pour into a saucepan, and mix well. Let sauce come to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken and turns into a glaze.
5 – Remove from heat and let sit for a minute or two (it will continue to thicken as it cools down). Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired.
6 -This can be served over rice or noodles.
