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Smoky & Spicy Chicken
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Made in a pressure cooker or slow cooker with simple ingredients, this meal is full of classic BBQ flavour – smokiness & spice – without needing a smoker or grill. Plus, with minimal effort required, it’s perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it up with some bagged coleslaw mix (don’t forget the Coleslaw Dressing) and you’re good to go!


Ingredients
34 - 1 12 cups
water
34 cup
applesauce
34 cup
ketchup
14 cup
vinegar
1 12 lbs (675 g)
mini potatoes
2 lbs (900 g)
bone-in, skin on chicken, such as thighs or breasts

For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favorites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavor, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!

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Preparation

PROGRAMMABLE PRESSURE COOKER 

  1. Add 1 12 cups water, applesauce, ketchup, vinegar, and seasoning to an 8-quart programmable pressure cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Slice potatoes in half. Add potatoes and chicken to pot; stir to coat.
  3. Secure lid. Place steam release valve in SEALING position. Press MANUAL button, select HIGH, and set the time to 30 min. This will take some time to get up to temperature before the timer starts to count down.
  4. When the cook time has finished, naturally release pressure for 10 min.
  5. Using a long-handled spoon, push the steam release valve to VENTING position. Release pressure completely before opening lid.
  6. Press SAUTÉ and let sauce simmer. Simmer, stirring gently to prevent sticking, 15–20 min or until sauce has reduced to your liking.

SLOW COOKER 

  1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine 34 cup water, applesauce, ketchup, vinegar, and seasoning.
  2. Slice potatoes in half. Add potatoes and chicken to slow cooker; stir to coat.
  3. Cover and cook 5 hrs on low. Potatoes should be tender, and chicken cooked through.
  4. Partially cover slow cooker with lid. Cook 2 hrs on high. This will reduce the liquid and thicken the sauce.
Tips

If you have time, broil cooked chicken pieces in the oven on high, 5 min, for crispier skin and stickier sauce.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup coleslaw.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 360, Fat 13 g (Saturated 3.5 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 11 g), Protein 24 g.

Smoky & Spicy Chicken
1 hr & 40 min (programmable pressure cooker)
6 servings
$2.23/serving
What you'll need
Pulled Pork Seasoning (Pack of 3)Pulled Pork Seasoning (Pack of 3)
Pulled Pork Seasoning
(Pack of 3)
69 Reviews
$12.95
HomeRecipesSmoky & Spicy Chicken
Smoky & Spicy Chicken
Recipe description
Smoky & Spicy Chicken
Share it!

Ingredients
34 - 1 12 cups
water
34 cup
applesauce
34 cup
ketchup
14 cup
vinegar
1 12 lbs (675 g)
mini potatoes
2 lbs (900 g)
bone-in, skin on chicken, such as thighs or breasts
1 hr & 40 min (programmable pressure cooker)
6 servings
$2.23/serving

For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favorites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavor, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!

Learn more about the Good Food Movement →

Preparation

PROGRAMMABLE PRESSURE COOKER 

  1. Add 1 12 cups water, applesauce, ketchup, vinegar, and seasoning to an 8-quart programmable pressure cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Slice potatoes in half. Add potatoes and chicken to pot; stir to coat.
  3. Secure lid. Place steam release valve in SEALING position. Press MANUAL button, select HIGH, and set the time to 30 min. This will take some time to get up to temperature before the timer starts to count down.
  4. When the cook time has finished, naturally release pressure for 10 min.
  5. Using a long-handled spoon, push the steam release valve to VENTING position. Release pressure completely before opening lid.
  6. Press SAUTÉ and let sauce simmer. Simmer, stirring gently to prevent sticking, 15–20 min or until sauce has reduced to your liking.

SLOW COOKER 

  1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine 34 cup water, applesauce, ketchup, vinegar, and seasoning.
  2. Slice potatoes in half. Add potatoes and chicken to slow cooker; stir to coat.
  3. Cover and cook 5 hrs on low. Potatoes should be tender, and chicken cooked through.
  4. Partially cover slow cooker with lid. Cook 2 hrs on high. This will reduce the liquid and thicken the sauce.
What you'll need
Pulled Pork Seasoning (Pack of 3)Pulled Pork Seasoning (Pack of 3)
Pulled Pork Seasoning
(Pack of 3)
69 Reviews
$12.95
Tips

If you have time, broil cooked chicken pieces in the oven on high, 5 min, for crispier skin and stickier sauce.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup coleslaw.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 360, Fat 13 g (Saturated 3.5 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 11 g), Protein 24 g.