7-Up Chicken

boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size cubes
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup 7-Up soda
2 to 3 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ginger

Mix all remaining ingredients in a bowl then set aside. Put cut up chicken into a crockpot then pour mixture over top. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. If desired, during last 30 minutes of cooking, add 1 small can chunk pineapple, 1 chopped green pepper and 1 chopped red pepper. Serve over rice with your favorite egg rolls and/or crab ragoon.