Best 5 Grandmas Old School Crock Pot Tangy Chicken Recipes
When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a classic dish made in your crock pot. And when it comes to classic crock pot dishes, Grandma's Old School Tangy Chicken is one of the best. This recipe has been passed down for generations, and for good reason. The chicken is melt-in-your-mouth tender, the sauce is sweet and tangy, and the whole dish is incredibly easy to make. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S FAVORITE CHICKEN
My Grandma used to make this chicken and it was my mom's favorite. It is very easy, quick, flexible, and delicious. You may add as many different veggies and any amount you want. The broth made from this is great to dip bread and butter; my brother loves to have it as soup. Yum!!!
Provided by Melissa
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Leg Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the chicken legs in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange potatoes, carrots, garlic, and squash around the chicken. Top with onion slices. Season with parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter on each chicken leg. Pour water into pan to a level of about 1/2 inch.
- Cover pan with foil and cook 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove foil and continue cooking 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 118.2 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 198.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SLOW COOKER SWEET AND TANGY CHICKEN
Very, very good! Serve the chicken and sauce over rice.
Provided by Jan Taylor
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 9h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, pineapple with juice, green bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
- Arrange 4 of the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour half of the barbecue sauce over the chicken. Place remaining chicken in slow cooker, and pour remaining sauce over the top.
- Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1461.4 mg, Sugar 41.4 g
CROCK-POT TANGY CATALINA CHICKEN RECIPE
Just 4 simple ingredients and you have a flavorful chicken dish to serve over noodles or rice for dinner. Pair with a side salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal the whole family will love.
Provided by Crock-Pot Ladies
Categories Entrée
Time 3h5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add the chicken to a 3.5 quart casserole slow cooker OR a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker and cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is just cooked through but not overcooked.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together with a fork the Catalina salad dressing, orange marmalade and the packet of dry onion soup mix until mixed together well.
- Pour the Catalina sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Loo sly break the cooked chicken into bite sized pieces and toss in the sauce.
- Recover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for an additional 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking that last 30 minutes is a good time to prepare some rice or noodles on the stove-top for serving.
- Serve chicken and sauce over the cooked noodles or rice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 1069 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TANGY TENDER CHICKEN (CROCK POT)
Make and share this Tangy Tender Chicken (Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 9h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In slow cooker, layer carrots, green pepper, and onion. Top with chicken.
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple over chicken.
- Add brown sugar, soy sauce, bouillon, salt, pepper, ginger, and garlic powder to pineapple juice; pour over pineapple.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
- Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook 30 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.9, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 68.5, Sodium 628.6, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 30.5, Protein 29
CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS LIKE GRANDMA'S (CROCK-POT)
Kid approved chicken & dumplings made in the crockpot, with easy ingredients to throw into the crockpot in the morning before work. My son says this is as good as his Grandma's, so it must be pretty good! Note: Prep time does not include cooking the chicken...use already prepared chicken.
Provided by breezermom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 5h10m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except biscuits in the Crockpot.
- Cut biscuits into quarters and gently stir into mixture.
- Cover; cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
Tips:
- Use a whole chicken for a more flavorful broth.
- If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can skip that step.
- Be sure to cook the chicken on low heat for at least 8 hours, or until it is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Add the vegetables during the last hour of cooking so they don't overcook.
- Serve the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Grandma's Old-School Crock-Pot Tangy Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and comforting dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy crock-pot recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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