NO FUSS CHICKEN

No Fuss Chicken image

Provided by Linda James

Categories Chicken

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lb chicken, can be breasts, legs, thighs, whatever you have on hand
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 green or red sweet pepper, chopped
1/3 c soy sauce
1/4 c honey
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp orange juice (or lemon)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp jalapeno salt (optional)
1/2 c water
1 can(s) pineapple chunks, drained (optional)
1/2 jar(s) maraschino cherries, drained, (optional)
1 can(s) mandarin oranges, drained, (optional)

Steps:

1. Put the chicken in a Dutch oven or in a slow cooker with the chopped pepper and chopped onion.
2. Mix together all the other ingredients and pour over the chicken, pepper, and onion. Mix it so everything has sauce on it.
3. Put the lid on. In a slow cooker, put it at the lowest setting. If using a Dutch oven, use the lowest heat on the stovetop, or in the oven at 250. Cooking low and slow makes it so tender and flavorful. Cook 5-6 hours. In a Slow cooker, cook on low for 7-8 hours. The first time you make it, it's good to check and see how it's doing. You may need to shorten or lengthen the time needed, according to your appliance. Then note it on your recipe for the next time.
4. If you choose to make this look "fancy," add a drained can of mandarin oranges, chunk or ring pineapples, or some maraschino cherries. I like to use all three if I have them on hand.