SOY-GARLIC CHICKEN

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Because I'm a full-time mom and help my husband on our ranch, I'm always looking for simple yet hearty meals for the slow cooker. My family really likes this one. -Colleen Faber, Buffalo, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

With a sharp knife, cut leg quarters at the joints if desired. Place in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic; pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Freeze option: Cool chicken in sauce. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1022mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.