Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

This slow cooker apricot chicken recipe is tender chicken thighs in a delicious sweet and savory sauce. A super easy dinner option!

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 429 kcal Sugar 17 g
Carbs 26 g Cholesterol 142 mg
Protein 24 g Sodium 491 mg
Fat 26 g Fiber 1 g
Sugar 17 g
Cholesterol 142 mg
Sodium 491 mg
Fiber 1 g

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 240 min Total Time: 255 min

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Ingredients

6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs

salt and pepper to taste

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 onion thinly sliced

1 cup apricot preserves

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, dijon mustard and ginger. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until deep golden brown. Add the onions to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.

Step 4

Place the chicken thighs and onions in a slow cooker. Pour the apricot sauce over the chicken and onions.

Step 5

Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.