SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN AND POTATOES

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Winner, winner, slow-cooker chicken dinner! This sweet-and-savory recipe comes together quickly for warming Mexican flavors that are perfect for any season.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup honey
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lb red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 package (2 lb) chicken legs (about 6)
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix honey, taco seasoning mix, garlic, melted butter and salt. Add potatoes, and toss to coat. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to slow cooker. Add chicken to bowl with honey mixture; toss to coat. Arrange chicken on top of potatoes in slow cooker. Pour any remaining liquid over chicken.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until potatoes are tender and instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken, without touching bone, reads at least 165°F. Do not uncover slow cooker before 3 hours.
  • Line large rimmed baking pan with foil. Position oven rack 4 inches from broiling element. Set oven control to broil. Transfer chicken to pan. With slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to serving platter; cover with foil. Pour 1/4 cup of liquid from slow cooker over chicken. Broil 2 to 4 minutes or until chicken skin is golden brown and crisp. Turn chicken; pour another 1/4 cup liquid from slow cooker over chicken. Discard remaining liquid from slow cooker. Broil 2 to 4 minutes longer or until skin is golden brown and crisp on second side.
  • Serve broiled chicken with sauce from pan, potatoes and lime wedges. Top with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 0 g

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