Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

hese slow-cooked sweet and sour chicken wings are coated in a flavorful glaze made with apricot preserves, brown sugar, and a hint of heat. Perfect for parties or game nights!
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Preparation 15 minutes
Preparation time:6 hours
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Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • spoon

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings about 20 pieces
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • â…› cup water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup apricot preserves
  • 4 tablespoons horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Season the chicken wings with salt and pepper, then place them in the slow cooker.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water, soy sauce, apricot preserves, horseradish, and hot sauce.
  • Stir well until the sauce is fully mixed, then pour it over the chicken wings.
  • Stir to coat the wings evenly in the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
Serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, or pair with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair these wings with a chilled Riesling or a fruity Zinfandel to balance the sweetness and heat of the dish.

Nutrition values

Calories: 520 kcal | koolhydraten: 48 g | Eiwitten: 38 g | Vet: 18 g | Suiker: 41 g
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Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

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Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings about 20 wings
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1/8 cup water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, and then place in slow cooker.
  • In a separate bowl combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water, soy sauce, hot sauce and garlic.
  • Stir together well and then pour over chicken wings.
  • Stir chicken wings to completely coat in sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 – 7 hours.
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Honey and Soy Sauce Chicken Wings

Honey and Soy Sauce Chicken Wings

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Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings about 20 wings
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon worcheshire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, mix together everything except the chicken wings.
  • Pour half of the mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Place the chicken wings in the slow cooker and cover with the rest of the sauce.
  • Cook on low for 6 – 7 hours.
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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

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Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings – about 20 wings
  • 3 cups honey
  • 1 ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup oil

Instructions

  • Wash chicken wings and pat dry.
  • Season chicken wings with cayenne pepper.
  • In a separate bowl combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic and oil.
  • Stir well and then pour over chicken wings.
  • Stir slow cooker to ensure all wings are completely covered.
  • Cook on low for 6 – 7 hours.
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Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings

Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings about 20 wings
  • 1 ½ jars BBQ sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 4 ounces hot sauce

Instructions

  • Place chicken wings in the slow cooker.
  • In a large bowl, combine all remaining ingredients and stir well.
  • Pour over chicken wings and cover.
  • Cook on low for 5 – 6 hours.
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Sausage Rigatoni

Sausage Rigatoni

Add spice to your meals with this savory dish.
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Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 cup broccoli chopped
  • ½ cup beef broth

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Squeeze the sausage from its casing and lightly brown it with the garlic.
  • Drain any excess grease and set aside.
  • Spray the slow cooker insert with a nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add the sausage and garlic, broccoli, and broth.
  • Cover and cook on low for five hours.
  • Prepare the rigatoni according to the package’s directions, or until the pasta is al dente.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestion: 
Sprinkle grated or shredded cheese over the finished dish.
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Ravioli Marinara

Ravioli Marinara

This simple recipe will taste anything but after a long day.
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag frozen ravioli
  • 16 ounce jar tomato sauce
  • 8 ounce can stewed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herbs

Instructions

  • Combine the ravioli, tomato sauce, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and herbs in a greased slow cooker insert.
  • Cover and cook on low for five hours.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestion: 
Sprinkle parsley and your favorite kind of cheese over the finished dish.
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Pasta Pockets

Pasta Pockets

Pasta pockets are great ways to portion a dinner while ensuring maximum flavor.
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Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 package spirelli pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions diced
  • 2 red peppers diced
  • 4 to matoes diced
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Add the tomatoes, zucchini, and broth, cooking for several minutes more.
  • Pour the vegetables over the penne in a separate bowl.
  • Ladle the pasta and vegetables into a 12-inch square of aluminum foil.
  • Seal the edges of the foil tightly, making a pocket.
  • Place the pockets into the slow cooker; cover and cook on low for four hours, or until pasta is al dente.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestion: 
Customize the pockets with different ingredients — this method works for a variety of pasta dishes.
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Garden herb soup

Garden herb soup

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Ingredients

  • 50 g butter
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 250 g baking potato diced
  • 1 litre ham stock
  • or
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • or
  • 1 litre chickenstock
  • 75 g mixed parsley and chives roughly torn into pieces
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a saucepan, add the onion and fry gently for 5 minutes until softened but not browned. Add the potato, toss in the butter then cover and fry gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until just turning golden around the edges.
  • Add the stock, season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Cool slightly then purée in batches in a blender or food processor with the herbs.
  • Pour back into the saucepan, reheat then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve in mugs with toasted bacon sandwiches

Notes & Wine Advice

For Italian herb soup, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan, add the onion and fry until softened. Mix in 150 g (5 oz) diced potato, cover and fry for 10 minutes. Mix in the stock and seasoning as above, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Purée the soup in the blender, replacing the parsley and chives with 75 g (3 oz) rocket leaves, and adding 25 g (1 oz) ground pine nuts or almonds and 40 g (1½ oz) freshly grated Parmesan. Reheat and serve topped with toasted pine nuts.
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Course; Soup

Italian Chicken Breasts

Italian Chicken Breasts

These savory chicken breasts will pair well with many different sides.
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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts whole
  • 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 12 ounce can stewed tomatoes
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Spray a slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Rub the chicken with the Italian seasoning and place in the bottom of the insert.
  • Pour in the tomatoes and broth.
  • Cover and cook on high for four hours.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestion: 
Serve atop your favorite pasta or salad.
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