Brown Sugar Chicken

Optional Step - Caramelize Onions and Sear Chicken
2 Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and the oil in a skillet.
3 Add the onions, and slowly saute, stirring often, until they are a rich, golden brown.
4 Add the jalapeno and cook another minute or two.
5 Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder over the chicken.
6 Remove the onion mixture from the pan and add the chicken breasts, a few at a time.
7 Sear just to put some color on each side.
In the Slow Cooker
10 Add the remaining butter to the slow cooker and let it melt.
11 Add the chicken and brown sugar.
12 Stir to coat in the brown sugar.
13 Add the onions, jalapeno, and chopped garlic (if using) on top.
14 Cover and cook [timer minutes=0]8 hours[/timer] on low.
In the Oven
21 Preheat oven to 375℉
17 Add the brown sugar to to skillet with the chicken breast and stir to coat.
18 Top with the onion mixture and fresh garlic if using.
19 Add the skillet to the preheated oven and bake [timer minutes=0]20-30 minutes[/timer] or until the internal temperature of the chicken in 160°. 
20 Remove and let stand for [timer minutes=0]5 minutes[/timer]. The internal temperature will continue to rise to a perfect 165°.