SLOW COOKER BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN

Instructions:

1. Remove skin from chicken & season lightly with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder.
2. Pat seasoning into chicken and place into the slow cooker.
3. Whisk together the brown sugar, pineapple juice & soy sauce; pour around the chicken.
4. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, depending on the size of the chicken.
5. Use a wide spatula to remove the chicken from the slow cooker to a platter & loosely tent with aluminum foil; set aside to prepare the glaze.
6. Turn the cooker to high until the mixture comes to a boil, or transfer to a saucepan for the stovetop.
7. Whisk together the water & cornstarch until there are no lumps.
8. Slowly stir into the boiling sauce until fully incorporated & continue boiling for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
9. Remove from heat and let rest a moment.
10. Brush the sauce over each chicken thigh & serve the remaining sauce at the table.

Note:

• I also added a few grinds of Rachel Ray’s Perfect Poultry seasoning to the chicken, which contains sea salt, back pepper, onion, sage, rosemary & thyme.
• I also used low-sodium soy sauce.