Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken

Ingredients:
4 tsp brown sugar
4 chicken thighs
2 Tb butter
1/3 c maple syrup
1 Tbs red wine vinegar
4 Tbs dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp oregano
zest of 1 orange
Salt and pepper to taste

1. In a bowl mix together syrup, mustard, vinegar, garlic, rosemary, oregano, orange zest, and salt and pepper.
2. Work brown sugar into chicken thighs, about 1 tsp per thigh.  Season with salt and pepper.
3. Melt butter is a skillet and brown chicken thighs for 2-3 min per side.
4. Place thighs in slow cooker and cover with maple syrup mixture.  Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
5. Remove chicken and shred.
6. Thicken sauce with corn starch if needed, then pour over shredded chicken, enough to moisten without drowning.
7. Serve with rice.