Tuesday, June 10, 2008

All Day Crock Pot Chicken

Yield: 6-8 Servings

Marinade:
2 cups chicken broth 2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper dash ground allspice
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste dash ground ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tsp salt

Remaining ingredients:
6 chicken breast halves
6 to 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 small bell pepper, green or red, seeded, cut in strips
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold milk
1/4 cup cold water

Combine marinade ingredients in a non-reactive container with lid or a large seal able food storage bag; blend well. Add the chicken to marinade; cover or close bag and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight. Place the marinated chicken in the slow cooker. Pot Add marinade to cover chicken. Sautee mushrooms in the butter, then add to chicken in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours. About 1 hour before done, add mandarin orange sections, green pepper and ginger; stir well. When done, mix together the cornstarch, milk and cold water, then gradually add into the slow cooker while stirring; cover and cook 15 minutes longer, until thickened.

No comments: