Description
Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms tender chicken thighs into a symphony of sweet and savory flavors. This easy recipe combines apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger, creating an irresistible glaze that envelops the chicken as it cooks. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish requires minimal prep time while filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Serve it over rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together apricot preserves, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- For a thicker sauce, remove some liquid from the slow cooker into a pot, stir in cornstarch, and heat until thickened.
- Serve the apricot chicken over rice or with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg