Sweet And Spicy Chicken Slow Cooker Food

SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN WITH VEGGIES

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Sweet and spicy chicken thighs with veggies.

Provided by Sarah Olson

Time 5h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp. dried cilantro or 1 Tbsp. minced fresh
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
3 cups sugar snap peas
3 cups sliced yellow squash
Steamed white or brown rice for serving

Steps:

Start by laying the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Spread over the barbecue sauce. Sprinkle over the brown sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic and cilantro over the chicken and barbecue sauce. Pour over the Italian dressing.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. Don't open the lid during the cooking time.
After the cooking time is up. Add the sugar snap peas and squash.
Cover the slow cooker again, and cook for an additional hour on HIGH.
Serve over rice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET AND SPICY CROCKPOT CHICKEN

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This delicious and super simple Sweet and Spicy Crockpot Chicken recipe uses just five ingredients, including sweet and sour sauce and onions.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (sliced into strips)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 onion (chopped)
1 cup purchased sweet and sour sauce
3/4 cup purchased barbecue sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch (if needed)
2 tablespoons water (if needed)

Steps:

Combine the chicken, garlic, onion, sweet and sour sauce, and barbecue sauce in a 3 to 4-quart slow cooker and stir gently.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked to 165 F.
If you'd like a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to the liquid in the crockpot; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes until thickened. Serve over hot cooked rice or couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 980 mg, Fat 21 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 13 g

SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SPICY CHICKEN

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It's a busy cook's dream: dinner that makes itself. With a slow cooker, it's a reality. Toss together the few ingredients necessary to make this flavorful chicken dish, push a button, and find a comforting meal ready at supper time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken

Time 3h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 chicken leg quarters (2 1/2 pounds total)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges (root end left intact)
3 garlic cloves, minced
3-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, sliced into rounds
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

In a large zip-top bag, combine cumin, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; add chicken and toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Cook chicken, skin side down, until golden, about 4 minutes; flip and cook 2 minutes.
In a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker, place onion, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken, skin side up, then top with tomatoes and their liquid and raisins. Cover and cook on high until chicken is tender, 3 1/2 hours (or 6 hours on low).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g