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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Pulled Chicken

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by: Joanna Cismaru
08.11.13
Updated: 06.05.20

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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Pulled Chicken – this is probably the most tender and delicious chicken you’ll ever have. Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas or sandwiches!

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Well I finally did it!

I broke down and bought a slow cooker. I never saw a need for one. I used to have one a few years ago and never used it, so I got rid of it. However, people have been emailing me for years now asking me if I have any slow cooker recipes and I always felt bad saying I don’t even own a slow cooker, so no slow cooker recipes here.

But it was time, so I bought a real cheap one, I thought I’d give it a try and see what comes out of it. All I can say is this, I am so glad I bought one. See this pulled chicken right here? It’s out of this world!

This pulled chicken here is so tender, pulls apart so easily, and tastes so heavenly. Why did I choose chicken for my first dish? I wanted to try something easy, and something that wouldn’t require 8 hours of cooking time. I wanted something easy, something delicious, and usually you can’t go wrong with chicken. I was right!

This is probably the best chicken I’ve ever tasted, and it’s not even chicken breast, I used chicken thighs, so not only do you have a fabulous chicken, but it’s pretty cheap to make too. So if you’re like me and can’t see the need for a slow cooker, listen to me my friends. This chicken here is worth it. It might just be the best chicken you’ll ever eat!

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a plate of slow cooker brown sugar and balsamic pulled chicken

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Pulled Chicken

4.6 from 15 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 3 hrs 30 mins
Total: 3 hrs 40 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Pulled Chicken – this is probably the most tender and delicious chicken you'll ever have. Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas or sandwiches!

Ingredients

For Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp tarragon dried

For Glaze

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
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Instructions

  • Add the chicken to the slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together tarragon, salt, pepper and water. Pour over chicken. Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours.
  • After 2 1/2 hours, mix the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the mixture starts thickening. It should start to thicken as soon as it comes to a boil.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker and toss, so that the chicken is covered in the sauce thoroughly.
  • Cook for an additional hour in the slow cooker on low.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker into a big bowl and carefully pull it apart using two forks.
  • Serve warm with remaining glaze on the side, if preferred.

Recipe Notes

It is not really recommended to use frozen chicken in the slow cooker, since there's risk of bacteria contaminating the meat before it reaches a safe temperature.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 414kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 21g (7%)Protein: 25g (50%)Fat: 25g (38%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Cholesterol: 148mg (49%)Sodium: 497mg (22%)Potassium: 350mg (10%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 19g (21%)Vitamin A: 118IU (2%)Calcium: 27mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Course:Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:pulled chicken, slow cooker chicken
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Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Pulled Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 148mg49%
Sodium 497mg22%
Potassium 350mg10%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 118IU2%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Kee A says

    October 5, 2020 at 9:29 am

    4 stars
    I have a love/hate relationship with my slow cooker but decided to dust it off and try this quick recipe out. This was totally delicious. I used chicken breast. The brown sugar’s sweetness wasn’t overpowering, which makes this chicken versatile for so many types of dishes. The chicken definitely soaked up a lot of the glaze when I shredded it, which is just what I wanted. I’d never cooked with tarragon before and I really liked how it tasted here. I made sandwiches with this recipe. This was perfect for a low-effort cooks like me and I can’t wait to eat more for lunch. Thanks, Jo!

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