Brown Sugar Chicken

1 large chicken, cut into serving pieces or 1 lb. breasts
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup Sprite or 7-Up soda
2-3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon pepper (regular black or cayenne)

Place chicken in crock pot.
Mix all remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Serve over rice or noodles.
You can thicken the juices after cooking with a little cornstarch.