This set and forget balsamic chicken is tender, tangy, and sweet—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Scale

4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

1 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried basil

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 1 sliced red onion or 1 bell pepper

Lightly grease slow cooker or use a liner.

Place chicken in the slow cooker.

In a bowl, whisk vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, basil.

Pour over chicken until fully coated.

Cover and cook 6 hours on low or 3 on high.

Optional: remove chicken and reduce sauce for 15 minutes on high before serving.

Use chicken breasts if preferred.

Freezes well—cool before storing.

Pairs great with mashed potatoes or rice.

Keywords: balsamic chicken, slow cooker chicken, set and forget dinner