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Apricot Chicken Slow Cooker

Sweet & Savory Apricot Chicken Slow Cooker Magic

This Apricot Chicken Slow Cooker recipe combines sweet apricots with savory chicken for a delightful weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Thickening Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 kg Boneless Chicken Thighs Consider drumsticks for more flavor
For the Sauce
  • 4 pieces Fresh Apricots Alternatively, use 1 cup apricot jam and ¼ cup water
  • 1 large Onion Caramelizing enhances sweetness
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic amplifies savory notes
  • ½ cup Chicken Stock Keeps everything moist
  • ¼ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Adjust according to personal taste
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika Adds color and sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Enhances warmth
  • Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ cup Sugar Optional additional ¼ cup
For Thickening
  • 1 teaspoon Corn Starch Mix with a little water for slurry

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Caramelize sliced onion and minced garlic in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until the onion turns translucent, then add apricot pieces and cook down for another 5 minutes.
  3. Combine sauce ingredients (sugar, chicken stock, paprika, black pepper, and Thai sweet chili sauce) in the skillet and adjust seasoning.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring it's well coated. Cover and cook on high for about 2.5 hours.
  5. To thicken the sauce, mix corn starch with water for a slurry, add to the slow cooker, and cook on high for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Serve the apricot chicken over rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use ripe apricots for the best flavor. Adjust cooking time for bone-in chicken to about 4 hours. Ensure cornstarch is mixed well to avoid clumps.

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