Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken, frozen or thawed, inside slow cooker.

mix together brown sugar, vinegar, soda, garlic, soy sauce and pepper. pour over chicken.

cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 7 hours.

take the chicken pieces out of slow cooker and poor remaining sauce into saucepan. Place of pan over high heat.

mixed together cornstarch and water, pour into saucepan, and mix well. Let's us come to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken and turns into a glaze.

remove from heat and let it sit for a minute or two.

serve with rice or noodles.