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Auntie Fran's Chicken Recipe

This incredible slow cooker recipe, passed down from my husband's Aunt Fran, delivers fall-off-the-bone tender chicken drumsticks with a sweet and savory sticky glaze. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck! The rich, umami-packed sauce is incredibly easy to make, and the slow cooking ensures juicy, flavorful chicken every time. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 250 mins
Calories 915.2 kcal
Protein 94g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Auntie Fran's Chicken

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Chicken Bouillon Cube
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • Chicken Wings
  • Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

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How to Make Auntie Fran's Chicken

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 chicken bouillon cube, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, and 1/4 cup soy sauce.
  2. Whisk until the bouillon cube is dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Place 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks in a slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cook on low for 3 1/2 hours, or 4 1/2 hours for extra tender chicken.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker.
  5. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  6. Serve immediately over rice with your favorite steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

328g

Fat

55g

Carbs

30g

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