Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up, skin removed2/3 cup ketchup1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water
Preparation
In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine onion and garlic; top with chicken. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, lemon juice, basil, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until juices run clear, 4-5 hours. Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm.
Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Serve with chicken.