Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce , ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a bowl or zipper bag; add chicken and toss to coat.
Place in a slow cooker and cook on low for about 4 hours or until done.
When done place chicken in a broiler proof dish and preheat the broiler.
Combine remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, water, and tomato paste, and remaining soy sauce.
Brush on chicken and cook under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until chicken is slightly crisp. Keep a close watch on the chicken under the broiler.
Notes
Expert Tips for Making the Best Sticky Chicken
Spice is Nice: The recipe calls for cayenne but it's not too spicy. If you don't like spice, you can easily omit it or if you like spice...add a little extra.
Broil: You may be tempted to skip the broiling part of the recipe, but don't. It makes this recipe perfection!
Get Fresh: Fresh Garlic and Ginger make this recipe so good. Store the whole, unpeeled ginger root in an airtight container in the fridge.
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