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Slow cooker filled with cooked chicken thighs in an orange sauce, garnished with fresh herbs, with apricots and cilantro on the side.
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Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken is cooked with apricot preserves and spices, creating a delicious and easy meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon grated ginger
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 2 - 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (can also use breasts if you prefer)
  • ½ cup cilantro

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except chicken and cilantro in a bowl and whisk together until completely combined
    A glass bowl containing a mixture of ingredients including tomato paste, minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and a spoon.
  • Place chicken in crock pot
    Raw chicken thighs placed inside a black slow cooker on a white surface.
  • Pour apricot mixture over the top
    Chicken breasts marinating in a slow cooker with a mix of diced vegetables, spices, and sauce.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours
  • chop the cilantro and sprinkle over the chicken
    Image of a slow cooker containing cooked chicken thighs in a savory sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro. Orange slices and cilantro leaves are visible beside the slow cooker.
  • Serve over hot rice or pasta

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg