Sweet Garlic Chicken

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4-6 chicken breasts (I used 4 large)
1 c brown sugar, packed
2/3 c apple cider vinegar
1/4 c Sprite or other lemon-lime soda (I used diet and it turned out fine)
2 - 3 tbsp minced garlic (or use 2 tsp dry garlic powder)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp pepper
2 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp water

red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Place chicken pieces inside of your slow cooker.

In a bowl mix together brown sugar, vinegar, soda, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper. Pour it over chicken. Turn crock pot on low and cook for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. (I did mine on high for 4)

Remove chicken from sauce, shred into pieces, and set aside in a bowl. Strain remaining sauce into a saucepan and turn burner to high.

Combine cornstarch and water in a cup and pour into the saucepan. Mix well with a whisk until it boils. Remove from heat. Pour thickened glaze over shredded chicken and mix well. You may add red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired. I didn't.

Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.