Place chicken in your slow cooker.

In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper until well combine. Pour over chicken.

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until chicken is tender.

Turn off slow cooker and remove chicken to a plate.

Skim off any fat from the cooking liquid. Place liquid in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.

Place chicken pack in to slow cooker to keep warm.

In another bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth.

Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the boiling liquid. Cook until thickened.

To serve, place some rice in a bowl or plate. The top with vegetables followed by chicken and some of the sauce. Serves 6.