GARLIC CHICKEN

1 (large) chicken, cut up

1 cup (packed) brown sugar

2/3 cup vinegar

1/4 cup lemon-lime soda, ie 7 UP or Sprite

3 tbsp (less if desired) minced garlic

2 tbsp lite soy sauce

1 tsp cayenne pepper

Place chicken pieces in the crock pot or slow cooker.

Combine remaining ingredients in a bow, stirring to blend well; pour over the chicken.

Place lid on cooker and cook 6 to 8 hours on low.

If you wish to thicken juices to use as a gravy/sauce, mix a small amount of cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Remove chicken from cooker and stir cornstarch mixture into the liquid until smooth.

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