Apricot chicken is a sweet and tangy dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be cooked entirely in your crock pot. This recipe uses a variety of ingredients, including chicken, apricots, honey, soy sauce, and ginger. The chicken is cooked in a slow cooker until it is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the apricots and honey add a sweet and tangy flavor. The soy sauce and ginger add a savory and umami flavor. This dish is served over rice and can be garnished with green onions or cilantro.
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CROCK POT APRICOT CHICKEN RECIPE
Crock Pot Apricot Chicken Recipe is sweet and savory. Apricot preserves combine with soy sauce and ginger for chicken you can't resist. Try this easy meal.
Provided by Eating on a Dime
Categories Main Course
Time 6h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 221 mg, Sodium 1097 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CROCK POT APRICOT CHICKEN
Make and share this Crock Pot Apricot Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Chicken
Time 8h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together dressing, jam and soup mix.
- Brush each piece of chicken with sauce and place in slow cooker; cover chicken with any remaining sauce.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
APRICOT CHICKEN FOR THE GOURMET CROCK POT
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
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.
GOLFER'S CHICKEN IN THE SLOW COOKER
This is a quick-to-prepare and easy recipe my husband acquired from a friend. We've served it over rice and over fresh steamed vegetables. The sauce is unexpectedly tasty. Serve over rice.
Provided by ToniH
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put chicken breasts into a slow cooker crock.
- Stir apricot preserves, Russian-style salad dressing, and onion soup mix together in a bowl; pour into slow cooker crock, assuring chicken is completely covered.
- Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1217.6 mg, Sugar 36.7 g
Tips:
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the crock pot 15 minutes before serving.
- If you don't have apricot preserves, you can substitute peach or pineapple preserves. You can also use fresh or frozen apricots, but you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- Serve apricot chicken over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. You can also serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad.
- Leftover apricot chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Apricot chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe, give apricot chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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