This easy Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken is made with boneless skinless chicken thighs, fresh apricots, and simple pantry ingredients. And if you are looking for a chicken dinner that is sure to impress, this is the recipe for you. Juicy chicken thighs cooked low and slow in a bright-tasting apricot sauce. The combination of flavors is light, summery and delicious, both sweet and slightly spicy. The result is a flavorful dish that tastes amazing and makes the house smell great.
With this recipe, you start by searing the boneless chicken thighs in a skillet. Next, use the same skillet to make the apricot sauce. The amount of sugar depends on the sweetness of the fruit and your taste. So feel free to adjust the sugar levels to your liking. The recipe creates the perfect amount of sauce for serving over rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
To make the Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and sear the thighs for 2 minutes per side.
Transfer the chicken to the bowl of a slow cooker
To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and add 1 chopped onion and 4 sliced garlic cloves. Sauté the onions and garlic, about 3 minutes.
Add 2 pounds pitted apricots and sauté about 4 minutes until softened.
Add ½ cup sugar and mix to combine. Taste and add more sugar if needed.
Add ½ cup chicken stock, ¼ cup of sweet chili sauce, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Taste and add more chili sauce if you wish.
Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs.
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours and 30 minutes or on low for 5 hours.
Towards the end of cooking time, in a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until smooth.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker and mix to combine. Cover and let the sauce thicken, about 5 minutes. Then stir again.
Serve over rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
This set-it-and-forget-it Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken recipe is delicious and full of flavor. Juicy chicken thighs gently braised in a sweet chili and apricot sauce will quickly become a family favorite, and with only 15 minutes of prep time, it’s easy too. Made it? Let us know! Tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram and hashtag it #cookmerecipes
Bright, cheap and easy-to-make chicken dish. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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