TROPICAL BBQ CHICKEN

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Here is my favorite slow-cooker recipe. The delicious, slightly spicy sauce will win you over, too! -Yvonne McKim, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 chicken leg quarters (8 ounces each), skin removed
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

With a sharp knife, cut leg quarters at the joints if desired; place in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and pepper; pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 3-4 hours., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. , Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer 1/2 cup to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with chicken. If desired, top with additional fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein.