APRICOT CHICKEN FOR THE GOURMET CROCK POT

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This recipe was adapted from The Gourmet Slow Cooker cookbook, hence the name. If cooked for 4 hours using bone-in chicken breasts, the chicken is tender, moist and on the bone. Serve this over a bed of saffron rice for a wonderful, flavorful meal.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cinnamon stick, 2 to 3 inches, broken into pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons salt
2 whole skinless chicken breasts, bone-in, split
2 cups dried apricots
1/8 teaspoon saffron thread, soaked in
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a spice mill or coffee grinder, grind the cinnamon to a fine powder.
  • In a large saute pan over medium-high heat add the oil and when warm stir in sliced onions.
  • Saute onions, stirring frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes, until browned.
  • Add the garlic and grated ginger and stir for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the cinnamon, ground cardamom, tomatoes, chicken stock and salt.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Place chicken in the crock pot and pour the onion mixture over.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  • The last 30 minutes of cooking, add the apricots and saffron water.
  • Finish cooking and serve immediately on top of saffron rice.

mshakel mshakel
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe.


edayn1281990
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and the chicken is always delicious.


Oludolapo Olugbemi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing.


Othoi Islam
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to prepare, and the chicken always comes out perfectly.


Tharushi Nawodya
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was so moist and tender, and the sauce was delicious.


Chicago Gimu
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect.


Kenny Walker
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I've tried several apricot chicken recipes and this one is by far the best. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing.


Jimmy Herman
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This is one of my favorite crock pot recipes. It's so simple to make and the chicken always comes out perfect.


Ntsako Media
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Niloy Kumar
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always moist and tender.


sahebjada shifat
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


Shahryar Khannn
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to prepare, and the chicken is always delicious.


Issa Dzengo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing.


Nazeer Shaaib
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This was my first time making apricot chicken and it was a success! The chicken was cooked evenly and the sauce was delicious.


Bahdur Ali
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Olivia Green
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in this dish. The chicken is also very moist and flavorful.


Odignity Igho
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This is one of my favorite crock pot recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Ibura Sempijja
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe.


Jeffrey McNamara
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This apricot chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the apricot sauce was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


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