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bbq chicken

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

  • Total Time: 5:45
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Using a sharp knife, cut through the joint of each leg quarter to separate into two pieces. Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix ketchup, orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.
  3. Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm.
  4. Skim fat from cooking juices; pour into a measuring cup to measure 2 cups.
  5. Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

Notes

Nutritional Facts

  • 1 serving: 179 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 392mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.
  • Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.
  • Author: A Taste of Home
  • Prep Time: :15
  • Cook Time: 5:30
  • Category: Entree
  • Method: Slow Cooker