Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

February 27th, 2012 Nancy

This recipe was inspired by a jar of organic apricot preserves I found clearanced at my local grocery store.  The jar sat quietly in my pantry until I had a craving for something sweet.  I googled a couple of recipes for inspiration and this is what I came up with.

I could not be more happy with the results.  It only took a few  minutes to make.  The chicken was tender and juicy and overflowing with sweet citrus flavor.

After dinner, I made overnight stock with the leftovers.  I used the stock and leftover meat to make absolutely delicious Apricot Bourbon Chicken.

Apricot Chicken in the Crockpot

Ingredients:

  • 2 Medium Onions, peeled and quartered
  • 1 Whole Chicken or other chicken parts
  • 1 (10oz) jar of Apricot Preserves
  • 1 Tbs Tamari Sauce
  • 1 Tbs Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/8 tsp Cumin

Directions:

  1. Slice onions and place in bottom of crockpot.
  2. Place chicken on top of onions.
  3. Combine remaining ingredients and whisk well.
  4. Pour apricot preserves over chicken.
  5. Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-6 hours or until chicken is tender and falling apart.
  6. If you desire crispy skin, read how to crisp your crockpot chicken skin here.

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17 Responses to “Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken”

  1. Michelle @ The Willing Cook says:
    February 27, 2012 at 9:04 am

    This looks fantastic! I love apricots in dishes, and this seems even better with all the other spices. Thanks for sharing it!

  2. Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says:
    February 27, 2012 at 11:05 am

    You have the best chicken recipes!

  3. Laura says:
    February 27, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    I agree-you do come up with the best chicken dishes. This sounds absolutely delicious!

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  5. Keeley McGuire says:
    March 2, 2012 at 10:32 am

    This looks/ sounds AMAZING!
    So happy to have found your blog via Allergy Vintage Cookery!

  6. Katherine says:
    March 6, 2012 at 11:39 am

    Hi – this looks delicious. Do you have a suggestion for no-soy? Do you think it would still be good without the tamari sauce?

    I am thrilled to find your blog. We were no wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs or peanuts. Now we are no-soy as well.

    Looking forward to trying your recipes……….

    Katherine

  7. Debbie @ Easy Natural Food says:
    March 17, 2012 at 12:24 am

    What a great idea! This sounds sooo tasty 🙂 I’m pinning it!

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  9. Amber says:
    March 23, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    This looks good, and easy! Thanks!

  10. Rogene says:
    April 4, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    That looks really yummy. Might have to buy a jar of apricot preserves.

    • Nancy says:
      April 4, 2012 at 7:03 pm

      Thanks Rogene! You could probably get similar results with something like orange marmalade if that’s easier to find.