Crock Pot Apricot Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Broil
5 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
523 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Apricot Chicken Recipe
Description
The recipe uses chicken thighs cooked slowly in a mixture of apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and ground ginger for a balanced sweet and savory flavor. The onions soften and infuse the sauce as the chicken simmers on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, ensuring tender, juicy meat.
After slow cooking, the chicken is briefly broiled to create a browned glaze on the exterior, enhancing both appearance and taste. This finishing step adds a subtle crispness over the glossy sauce.
Serve immediately after broiling while the glaze is warm and sticky. This dish pairs well with rice or vegetables to complete the meal. The slow cooker method offers convenience for a flavorful chicken entrée with minimal active cooking time.
Ingredients
- 12 chicken thigh boneless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 cups apricot preserves
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker. I used 6 quart slow cooker.
- Add onions on top.
- Whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, dijon, salt, pepper and the ground ginger.
- Pour over the top.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When finished, remove chicken and place on a cookie sheet lined with foil.
- Spoon the mixture over the chicken. Broil for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken begins to brown.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 1097mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 517mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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