Crockpot Apricot Chicken
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
Apricot Sauce
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced or grated
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Chicken
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs with skin
- Salt and pepper to season the chicken
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- 1 white onion thinly sliced
Instructions
For the Sauce
- In a medium bowl, combine the apricot preserves, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, ginger and crushed red pepper flakes.1 cup apricot preserves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, ¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Chicken
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper onto the chicken thighs to season.3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, Salt and pepper
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs into the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Turn the chicken over and cook for another 3-5 minutes.1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- Meanwhile, place the sliced onion into the bottom of a 6 or 7-quart slow cooker. Add the browned chicken thighs on top of the onions.1 white onion
- Pour the apricot sauce over the chicken. Cover, and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or on LOW for 6 hours. The chicken is done when an instant thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F.
- Serve warm over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. See post for tips, variations, and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/4 pound of chicken. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Apricot Chicken
Serving Size
0.25 pound
Amount per Serving
Calories
266
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
20
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
94
mg
31
%
Sodium
260
mg
11
%
Potassium
239
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
129
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
16
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
