Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts
• 1/2 cup 96g Dark Brown Sugar*
• 1/3 cup 80g Buffalo Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons 30g Rice Vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

1. Mix the brown sugar, buffalo sauce, and spices together in a bowl or in the pot of a slow cooker.
2. Add the chicken thighs and toss in the sauce to evenly coat.
3. Slow cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours on high or 3 to 4 hours on low until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. (These times are for chicken thighs. Chicken breast may take slightly longer.)
4. Shred the cooked chicken with forks and add back to the sauce.
5. Serve over rice and garnish with scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and chili oil or chili garlic crisp, if desired.