Description

This super simple, economical chicken dish is deliciously sweet and tangy. Serve it with mashed potatoes, pasta or rice.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. ketchup
• 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth/stock
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/8 t. pepper
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 8 chicken legs, skin on or off (about 2 1/2 lb.)

Steps

1. For easy clean up, place a slow cooker liner in the base of a 5-6 quart slow cooker; spray liner with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth/stock, onion soup mix, salt, pepper and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
3. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with a bit of salt and pepper; sauté about 3 minutes per side, until there is a golden crust. Transfer to the prepared slow cooker and the sauce mixture.