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Sticky Sweet Bacon Glazed Chicken

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Enjoy tender chicken legs coated in a sticky honey-molasses glaze, enhanced with crispy bacon for added texture and flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 large chicken legs (bone-in, skin-on) You can remove skin if you prefer.
  • 1/2 cup ginger honey Or regular honey.
  • 1/8 cup molasses
  • 1/8 cup sugar Or brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce Low-sodium works well.
  • 1 tsp Sriracha Add more if you like heat.
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch For slurry.
  • 1 tbsp water For the cornstarch slurry.
  • Seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder To taste.
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 cup honey For finishing glaze.
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the cornstarch slurry: stir 1 tbsp cornstarch into 1 tbsp water in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Combine glaze ingredients: in a small pot, add 1/2 cup ginger honey, 1/8 cup molasses, 1/8 cup sugar, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp Sriracha.
  3. Heat and thicken: bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then whisk in the cornstarch slurry until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency. Remove from heat.
  4. Prep the slow cooker: line the slow cooker with parchment paper to avoid sticking and make cleanup easier.
  5. Season the chicken: sprinkle the chicken legs with seasoned salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  6. Arrange and add liquid: place the seasoned legs in the slow cooker. Pour the glaze over the chicken and add 1/2 cup water to prevent the sauce from reducing too aggressively.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 3 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
  2. Crisp the bacon: while the chicken cooks or in the last 10–15 minutes, fry the chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  3. Once the chicken is done, spoon some glaze from the cooker over the legs, sprinkle with crumbled bacon, and serve.
  4. Optionally, stir 1/4 cup honey and 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce into the reserved glaze and brush over the chicken for extra shine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 900mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Swap ginger honey for regular honey if needed. Use low-sodium soy sauce for less saltiness. Brown sugar can deepen flavor preference. Broil briefly to caramelize glaze if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
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