Sweet and Saucy Chicken

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (4lbs) ,cut up and skin removed

3/4 C packed brown sugar

1/4 C all purpose flour

2/3 C water

1/3 C white vinegar

1/3 C reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp. ketchup

1 tbsp. dried minced onion

1 tsp. prepared mustard

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Hot cooker rice or egg noodles, optional

Directions

1) Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and flour. Stir in the water, vinegar and soy sauce. Add the ketchup, onion, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken. 

2) Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with rice or noodles if desired. 

makes: 6 servings

Prep: 10 minutes 

cook: 6 hours