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Sticky Sweet Bacon Glazed Chicken

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An irresistible dish of succulent chicken legs glazed with sweet ginger honey and rich molasses, finished with crispy bacon bits for extra crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 6 large chicken legs (bone-in, skin-on, or skinless)
  • 1/2 cup ginger honey (or regular honey)
  • 1/8 cup molasses
  • 1/8 cup sugar (brown sugar can be used)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium) Good alternative
  • 1 tsp sriracha Adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • Seasoned salt (or a sprinkle of pepper and garlic powder)
  • 6 slices bacon (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water, and set it aside.
  2. In a medium-sized pot, combine ginger honey, molasses, granulated sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and sriracha. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch and water mixture, allowing the sauce to thicken before removing it from the heat.
  4. Line your slow cooker with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  5. Season the chicken legs generously with seasoned salt, along with some pepper and garlic powder.
Cooking
  1. Add the seasoned chicken legs to the slow cooker, pouring the warm glaze over them.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of water to the slow cooker and set it on high for approximately 3 hours.
  3. In a skillet, cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Once cooked, place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
  4. If you didn’t chop the bacon before cooking, crumble it now and set it aside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgSugar: 10g

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, let the chicken marinate in the glaze for a few hours (or overnight) before slow cooking. If you prefer a thicker glaze, simply add a small amount more of cornstarch dissolved in water until you reach your desired consistency. Don’t rush the bacon cooking process! Crispy bacon adds the perfect textural contrast to the tender chicken.
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