Saucy Sweet and Sour Chicken

(Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens)

 

Ingredients:

2 1/2-3 lb. meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thichs or drumsticks), skinned

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 c. frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed (about 6 oz.)

3 Tbsp. brown sugar

3 Tbsp. ketchup

1 Tbsp. vinegar

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

2 Tbsp. cold water

Hot cooked rice or fried reice

 

Directions:

Place chicken pieces in a 3 1/2-4 quart slow cooker.  Sprinkle with salt.  In a medium bowl, combine lemonade concentrate, brown sugar, ketchup and vinegar.  Pour over chicken in cooker.

 

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-3 1/2 hours.  Transfer chicken to serving platter; cover and keep warm.

 

For sauce, pour cooking liquid into a medium saucepan.  Skim off fat.  Combine cornstarch and the cold water; stir into liquid in saucepan.  Cover and cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.  Spoon sauce over chicken.  Serve with hot cooked rice or fried rice.

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