Ingredients:
5 succulent chicken breasts
2/3 cup refreshing apple cider vinegar
1 cup densely packed brown sugar
2-3 tablespoons of aromatic garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup zesty lemon-lime soda (pick your preference: regular or diet)
2 tablespoons savory soy sauce
1 teaspoon freshly milled black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch coupled with 2 tablespoons water
Optional: A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for that extra zing!
Procedure:
Arrange the chicken breasts snugly inside the slow cooker.
In a mixing bowl, fuse together the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, lemon-lime soda, garlic, soy sauce, and black pepper.
Drizzle this vibrant mix over the chicken, ensuring an even coating.
Close the slow cooker's lid and let it cook on a low flame for 6-8 hours, or if you're short on time, a high setting for 3-4 hours should suffice.
As the chicken cooks, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a smooth mixture.
Once cooked, relocate the chicken from the slow cooker.
Transfer the liquid gold from the cooker to a pan and simmer on medium heat.
Mix in the cornstarch mixture and let it bubble until the sauce achieves a rich consistency (roughly 3-5 minutes).
For those who like a bit of fire, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes.
Reintroduce the chicken to the slow cooker, drench with the sauce, and ensure a generous coating.
Serve this culinary masterpiece with complementary sides like fluffy rice or steamed veggies.
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