Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Chicken

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
My slow cooker comes in so handy during the haying and harvest seasons. We’re so busy that if supper isn’t prepared before I serve lunch, it doesn’t seem to get done on time. This recipe is fuss-free and ready when we are.—Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up, skin removed
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Directions

  1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine onion and garlic; top with chicken. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, lemon juice, basil, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until juices run clear, 4-5 hours. Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm.
  2. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

12 ounce-weight: 385 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.

My slow cooker comes in so handy during the haying and harvest seasons. We’re so busy that if supper isn’t prepared before I serve lunch, it doesn’t seem to get done on time. This recipe is fuss-free and ready when we are.—Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba
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