Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker.

Season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

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Chicken thighs provide extra juiciness while chicken breasts create leaner high protein meals.

Step 2: Prepare the Balsamic Glaze

In a mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and olive oil.

The brown sugar balances the tanginess of the balsamic vinegar while creating rich caramelized flavor during slow cooking.

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Step 3: Slow Cook the Chicken

Pour the balsamic glaze evenly over the chicken.

Cover and cook:

• LOW for 6 to 7 hours
  or
• HIGH for 3 to 4 hours

The chicken becomes tender and juicy while absorbing the sweet balsamic glaze.

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Step 4: Thicken the Sauce

If desired, remove the chicken temporarily and stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce.

Cook on HIGH for another 10 to 15 minutes until the glaze thickens into a glossy sauce.

The glaze becomes rich, sticky, and perfect for spooning over rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Return the chicken to the slow cooker and coat with the thickened balsamic glaze.

Serve warm garnished with parsley or parmesan cheese if desired.

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