Slow Cooker Chicken Braised in Smoky Bacon Sauce
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 4:30 h
- Ready In: 4:40 h
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
135.0 -
Fat
1.3 g -
Saturated Fat
0.3 g -
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3 g -
Cholesterol
49.3 mg -
Sodium
153.1 mg -
Potassium
409.3 mg -
Carbohydrate
5.3 g -
Fiber
0.8 g -
Sugars
3.0 g -
Protein
21.6 g
Slow cooker chicken braised in smoky bacon sauce. If you want to ensure that your chicken is moist, braise is a perfect way to go.
Braising chicken—gently simmering it in a flavorful broth—doesn’t just result in falling-off-the-bone tender meat, but it also creates a sauce perfect for smothering a side, such as mashed potatoes or noodles. Sweet, succulent, and tangy with the flavor of apples and aromatic thyme, this healthy and delicious chicken stew make a great alternative to the classic roast.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Braised in Smoky Bacon Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 large whole chicken, cut into portions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons sunflower oil
- 4 oz (120 g) chopped bacon
- 2 yellow onions, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) +1 tablespoon apple juice
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons clear honey
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Method
Step 1
Rinse the chicken portions and pat dry with paper towel.
Step 2
In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken portions and fry, turning pieces over, until lightly browned on all sides.
Step 3
Using a slotted spoon remove fried chicken from the skillet. Transfer to slow cooker, leaving the cooking liquid in the skillet,
Step 4
Add chopped bacon to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked bacon to slow cooker, leaving cooking liquid in the skillet.
Step 5
Add onions to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes, stirring, until they begin to soften.
Step 6
Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) apple juice and chicken stock into the pan. Stir in honey and chopped thyme. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture almost to a boiling point and immediately pour over chicken and bacon. Cover slow cooker and cook over high-heat setting for 2 hours.
Step 7
Cover the cooker and cook on high-heat setting for a further 2 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender.
Step 8
Remove cooked chicken from slow cooker. Transfer to serving platter and keep warm.
Step 9
In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon apple juice. Blend well until cornstarch dissolved. Stir cornstarch mixture into cooking liquid until thickened. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 10
Serve cooked chicken portions with bacon sauce poured over the top. Accompany by mashed potatoes or cooked rice.