SWEET AND TANGY CHICKEN WINGS FOR SLOWCOOKER

By bjnelson55

This slow cooker recipe is perfect for parties. Put the wings in before you prepare for the party, and in a few hours, you'll have wonderful appetizers

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken wingettes (about 30)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• Dash pepper
• 1-1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
• Sesame seeds, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle chicken wings with a dash of salt and pepper. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-10 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker.
Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, Liquid Smoke if desired and remaining salt; pour over wings. Toss to coat. Cover and cook on low for 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.


Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken wing (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 116 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 225 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 8 g protein.