Lemonade Chicken

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NUTRITION per serving: 246 Calories; 2g Fat; 27g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 211mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Other Carbohydrates. Points: 5

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Ingredients

  • 4 (4-oz.) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (6-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange chicken in a slow cooker. In a cup, combine lemonade concentrate, brown sugar, ketchup and vinegar; blend well; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker and cover to keep warm. Transfer cooking liquid to a saucepan over medium-low heat; skim fat. In a cup, combine cornstarch and cold water; slowly add to cooking liquid, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce has thickened; serve sauce with chicken.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Steamed red skin potatoes and a big salad.
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure ketchup and vinegar are gluten free. Use arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch.