CROCK POT MANGO CHICKEN

Crock Pot Mango Chicken image

Provided by Sue L

Categories Chicken

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/2 lb chicken leg quarters (Marylands)
salt and black pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 clove garlic, minced
1-1/3 c mango nectar
2 tsp mild curry powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp instant chicken bouillon powder
15 oz can diced mango in syrup, drained
2 Tbsp corn starch
1/4 c water
1/4 c canned french fried onions, chopped

Steps:

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown on both sides in the oil. Then place at the bottom of the Crock Pot.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the pan. Cook until they lightly caramelize.
3. Whisk together the mango nectar, curry powder, pepper, and instant bouillon.
4. Pour the nectar mix over the chicken and cover with the cooked onions.
5. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken probes to 170F.
6. Remove chicken and onion to a platter and keep warm.
7. Stir together the corn starch with water until mixed. Then whisk into the liquid in the Crock Pot. Add drained mango fruit.
8. Cook uncovered on high, stirring frequently until sauce thickens (15 minutes or so). Add chicken and onion back to the Crock Pot to warm with sauce.
9. Garnish with fried onion bits and serve with rice or mashed potatoes.