crock pot cherried chicken

West Des Moines, IA
Updated on Jan 4, 2011

This is a sweet and tangy dish and it couldn't be easier. The chicken and sauce are particularly delicious when served with rice or noodles. Enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds skinned drumsticks (though you may wish to use breasts if you prefer white meat)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon herb pepper seasoning (or any multi-herb seasoning such as spike/mrs. dash and pepper)
  • 1 can pitted, dark sweet cherries (drained)
  • 1 bottle chili sauce (12 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)

How To Make crock pot cherried chicken

  • Step 1
    Sprinkle chicken evenly with herb/pepper seasoning, then place chicken in crockpot.
  • Step 2
    In bowl, combined drained cherries, chili sauce, and brown sugar. Pour over chicken.
  • Step 3
    Cook on low 5-6 hours or 3-4 hours on high.
  • Step 4
    Serve with sauce.
  • Step 5
    NOTE: You may wish to thicken sauce in pan with 1 tbsp cornstarch. Cook on medium and stir until mixture begins to boil and thicken.

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