Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken 3.0 (909) 11 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins Servings: 6 It's a busy cook's dream: dinner that makes itself. With a slow cooker, it's a reality. Toss together the few ingredients necessary to make this flavorful chicken dish, push a button, and find a comforting meal ready at supper time. Ingredients 2 teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 chicken leg quarters (2 ½ pounds total) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, cut into ½-inch wedges (root end left intact) 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 -inch piece peeled fresh ginger, sliced into rounds 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes ½ cup raisins Directions In a large zip-top bag, combine cumin, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; add chicken and toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Cook chicken, skin side down, until golden, about 4 minutes; flip and cook 2 minutes. In a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker, place onion, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken, skin side up, then top with tomatoes and their liquid and raisins. Cover and cook on high until chicken is tender, 3 1/2 hours (or 6 hours on low). Cook's Notes Browning your vegetables and meat isn't always necessary before adding them to the slow cooker, but we do like to brown chicken (it deepens flavor and improves the skin's texture). Rate it Print