Description

This chicken uses honey, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, bacon, ginger, Asian hot sauce and soy sauce to combine sweet and salty flavors. It's cooked easily in a slow cooker and can be served with rice and your favorite vegetable.

Ingredients

• 1 T. cornstarch stirred together with 1 T. water
• 1/2 c. honey, divided
• 2 T. molasses
• 2 T. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 t. Asian hot sauce (garlic chili sauce, Sriracha, etc.)
• 1 t. fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 lb. chicken legs (bone in, skin on)
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. white pepper
• seasoned salt, if desired
• garlic powder, if desired
• 6 slices bacon, finely diced
• 3 T. Worcestershire sauce

Steps

1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of water, 1/4 c. honey, molasses, soy sauce, garlic chili sauce and ginger; bring to a boil over medium heat; stir in slurry; pour into a 5 quart slow cooker.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, seasoned salt and garlic powder; add to slow cooker; toss in sauce to coat. Cover; cook on High for 3 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
3. Meanwhile, fry the bacon crisply in a skillet; drain off excess fat; add the remaining 1/4 c. honey and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer; cook for 1 minute.