Slow Cooker Tropical BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 tsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Place chicken in a 4-6 qt. slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, cilantro, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180°.


Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer 2 cups to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chicken.