Skinny Slow Cooker – Spicy Barbecue Chicken
A friend requested a recipe for barbecue chicken in the slow cooker. We decided to create a recipe that’s a touch on the hot side and has a hint of sweetness.
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Yields: 4 | Serving size: 2 drumsticks | Calories: 365 | Previous Points: 8 | Points Plus: 9 | Total Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fats: 3 g | Trans Fats: 0 g | Cholesterol: 107 mg | Sodium: 140 mg | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Dietary fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 24 g | Protein: 32 g
Ingredients
- 8 drumsticks, skin removed (optional, 3 split breasts or 6 thighs)
- Barbecue Sauce
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (use white balsamic vinegar for gluten free)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Red Hot Sauce, 'Frank's Red Hot' was used in this recipe
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Sea Salt to taste
- Spice Rub
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Sea Salt to taste
Directions
In a medium sauce pan add canola oil, turn to medium-low heat and saute onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining barbecue sauce ingredients, stir and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. While the sauce is cooking down, combine spice rub and coat all sides of drumsticks.
After sauce has cooked down and thickened, place drumsticks in the slow cooker, pour barbecue sauce over and ensure all drumsticks are covered. Cover, turn to high and cook approximately 3 hours or until cooked through. Or, turn slow cooker to low and cook 5-6 hours.
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I love chicken and spicy food. My kids even love this. Thank you for the recipe.
So I have a family of 4 teen boys and Bella who is 3….needless to say it is not fun trying to find food that all will eat and I refuse to make 5 meals. Anyway this was a hit with everyone!!! Plus with working all day it makes it so convenient to cook in the crockpot!!! I am really trying to cook healthier and try new things and this site has been a big help.
So I have a family of 4 teen boys and Bella who is 3….needless to say it is not fun trying to find food that all will eat and I refuse to make 5 meals. Anyway this was a hit with everyone!!! Plus with working all day it makes it so convenient to cook in the crockpot!!! I am really trying to cook healthier and try new things and this site has been a big help.
Awesome recipe! My favorite!
how much barbecue sauce do you use in this recipe
I used a 18oz bottle with 14 drumsticks