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Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet apricot sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skinless
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup onion chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the apricot mixture over the top.
  3. Add sliced carrots and chopped onion around the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Serve the chicken with the sauce and vegetables over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the apricot mixture overnight before cooking.

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