CROCK POT SWEET GARLIC CHICKEN

mmm.... this is pretty delicious.  It would definitely satisfy a craving for Chinese take-out without having to order and pay for Chinese take-out. I served this chicken over a bed of rice with broccoli (and melted cheese) on the side. My husband said it was one of his favourites and judging by how quickly Oliver was shovelling this in his mouth, I'd say it is one of his as well.

note: I got one photo off before camera died - will update

Crock Pot Sweet Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tbsp low-sodium soya sauce
• 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda (I made this recipe as is, already thinking of different alternatives to using this ingredient... I swear I could taste the sweetness/carbonation of the soda in the final product. I've made recipes that are almost identical to this one and didn't taste nearly as good. It's the damn soda. At least it is only a 1/4 of cup and it does come in diet version)
• 2 tbsp corn starch
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:

• Place chicken in bottom of crock pot
• Mix together brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, soya sauce, and soda. Pour over chicken.
• Cook on low 5-6 hours or high for 4 hours
• Take chicken pieces out of slower cooker (mine fell apart) and pour remaining sauce into saucepan. 
• Mix together corn starch and 2 tbsp of sauce. Once dissolved, add to saucepan with remaining sauce
• Place saucepan over high heat and bring to boil for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken and turns into a glaze. 
• Remove saucepan from heat and let cool for a minute. 
• Pour sauce over chicken, add sesame seeds and/or red pepper flakes, and serve with rice.