Savory Barbecue Chicken
From: Diabetic LivingNutty cumin, citrus, and jalapeno pepper jelly make a tasty sauce for the chicken as it heats up in the slow cooker. Serve with whole grain bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 to 10 chicken thigh and/or drumsticks, skinned (2 to 2-1/2 pounds)
4 to 5 slices whole grain bread (optional)
Directions
1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine tomato sauce, jelly, lime or lemon juice, tapioca, brown sugar, cumin, and red pepper. Place chicken pieces, meaty side down, on sauce mixture.
2. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Serve with bread if desired. Makes 4 to 5 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 225, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 239 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 1, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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