Sticky Sweet Bacon Glazed Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 6 large Chicken legs, bone in, skin on (can be removed if you wish)
  • 1/2 C Ginger honey (can substitute regular honey)
  • 1/8 C Molasses
  • 1/8 C Sugar (can substitute brown sugar)
  • 1/2 C Soy Sauce (low sodium can be substituted)
  • 1 tsp Siracha (can add more if you wish)
  • 1 tsp Grated Ginger
  • 1 TBSP.Cornstarch
  • 1 TBSP. Water

Seasonings: Seasoned Salt, pepper and garlic powder – sprinkling as desired

For the glaze:

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

Directions:

Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Set aside.

Then, in a pot, combine ginger honey, molasses, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and siracha.

Bring to a boil. Add the cornstarch and water slurry, – the sauce will thicken, then remove off the heat.

Line the slow cooker with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to avoid sticking

In a bowl, season the chicken legs with salt, pepper and garlic

Add the legs to the slow cooker bowl along with the glaze you just made, add 1/2 C of water and cook on high for 3 hours.

Glaze In a pan, cook the bacon until it is crisp, then remove to a paper-towel-lined plate and let cool. If you didn’t chop it, crumble it now. Set aside.