Description
Crockpot Apricot Chicken is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweetness of apricot preserves with savory chicken thighs, creating a meal that’s perfect for any occasion. This slow cooker recipe requires minimal effort, allowing the chicken to marinate in a delicious blend of flavors as it cooks low and slow. Whether you’re preparing for a family dinner or meal prepping for the week, this dish offers rich taste and tender texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (with skin)
- 1 white onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced or grated)
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper (to season the chicken)
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix apricot preserves, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Optionally sear chicken in oil until golden brown.
- Layer sliced onions at the bottom of the Crockpot, add chicken, and pour sauce over.
- Cook on low for about 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg