Description
Crock Pot Apricot Chicken is a delightful dish that beautifully combines sweet and savory flavors, making it a fantastic choice for busy weeknight dinners or gatherings. This easy recipe infuses tender chicken thighs with a luscious glaze made from apricot preserves, soy sauce, and ginger, resulting in a meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends. With minimal prep time of just 10 minutes, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you focus on other activities. Serve it over rice or noodles, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal that packs flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cups apricot preserves
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with diced onions.
- In a bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and ground ginger until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is tender.
- For an extra crispy texture, remove the chicken and broil it for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg