Oh my, you have quite the challenge! We don't have much company during the summer (probably because we are only home maybe half the time) so during fall/winter is usually a big pot of chili with garlic bread....won't help you any though;-
Here is a recipe that I believe is gluten-free, though the taste might not be for everyone. I love an orange and cinnamon combination but my taste buds are usually different than most;) You could always leave the cinnamon out, of course.
Slow Cooker Orange Cinnamon Chicken
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1 c. ketchup
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1/4 c. instant tapioca
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1 c. orange juice
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1 stick cinnamon
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6 lbs. chicken thighs, bone-in, skin removed
In a bowl, combine the ketchup, tapioca, and orange juice. Put about half in the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the cinnamon stick on top of the sauce. Put a single layer of chicken in the pot, spoon some sauce over each piece, add another layer of chicken and sauce. Repeat if necessary. Cook on low for 6-7 hours until chicken is cooked through.