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Well dinner turned out really good last night. This is really simple and fast.

Source: Ab’s Kitchen

• 3-4lb chicken cut up (you could do thighs, drumsticks or even a whole chicken if you want too)
• Barbecue sauce of your choice

I put the chicken into the slow cooker frozen.  I have been having more luck with chicken that way but you could thaw it if you want but the cook time will be more like 3-4 hrs not 6-8 hrs. I did stir the chicken after a few hours of cooking to make sure it cooked evenly.  Then dump enough barbecue sauce over the chicken to cover it. Cook on low for 6-8 hrs. Its always good if you can to give it a quick stir half way through but not required.

Yield: 4 Servings

The chicken fell off the bone and it tasted so good.

For some reason I have bad luck with Chicken and my slow cooker. I always seem to dry it out. But I keep trying. This recipe sounded good so I gave it a shot.

Source: Taste of Home’s Quick Cooking Annual Recipes Cookbook 2004

Prep time: 15 min. Cook time: 4-5 hours

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each)
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz) chicken broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz) stewed tomatoes, cut up
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 medium green onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt or garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion salt or onion powder
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold water
• Hot cooked noodles or rice

Place the chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the next 11 ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a saucepan; skim fat. Combine flour and cold water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chicken and noodles.

Yield: 4 servings

I was very happy with this recipe! I thought the chicken turned out great. The thing I did different was put the chicken in frozen. Maybe that is the key for me at least. I also think you can do more the 4 chicken breasts. There is plenty of sauce. I think 6-8 chicken breasts would work depending on your slow cooker size(I used a 3 quart).

I saw the picture of this recipe in the cookbook and it looked so good. Of course mine never looks as nice but man it sure tasted great. The ingredients scared me a little because they seemed very spicy but I was very happy with how this recipe turned out. Its a grill dinner but I plan to try to make it in the oven or rotisserie this winter to see if it comes out as good.I will be sure to update this when I do. The only draw back is you need to marinate the chicken the night before which is not a big deal but its something you need to note if your making a menu. The first time I went to make it I found that out the hard way and had to figure something else out for the night.

Source: Taste of Home Contest Winning Annual Recipes 2009 Cookbook

Prep: 10 min. + marinating

Grill: 25 min.

• 1-1/2 cups (12oz) plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1-1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4-5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and legs skin removed

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 11 ingredients. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
2. Rub grill rack with oil or coat with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinate.

Grill chicken, covered, over medium-hot heat for 10-15 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 180.

Yield: 8 servings

This is another recipe that is a staple in my menu. Its a really easy one to make and I have never had it over cook.

Source: A pamphlet that came with a Taste of Home Magazine a few years back.

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 broiler-fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up ( I use chicken thighs which is quite cheap to buy)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1-1/2 tsp curry powder

In a bowl or bag(I use a bag) combine flour, salt and cayenne pepper; add chicken pieces and dredge or shake to coat. Pour 4 tbsps butter into a 13-in. x 9-in baking pan(I tried something different this last time I made it. I used a brush and brushed the butter on instead of trying to turn them in the pan. I think it worked much better); place chicken in pan, turning pieces once to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes. Combine brown sugar, honey,lemon juice, soy sauce, curry powder and remaining butter(I heat this on the stove so its a nice smooth consistency); pour over chicken. Bake 45 minutes more or until chicken is tender(I usually check it around 40 minutes), basting several times with pan drippings. Yield: 4-6 servings