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    Home Β» Slow Cooker Chicken

    Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken With Thyme

    Posted: Aug 22, 2019 Β· Updated: Mar 6, 2020 by Tonje

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    This juicy slow cooker apricot chicken with crispy skin is in my humble opinion one of the best dishes you can make in your slow cooker. And it's so easy!

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make slow cooker apricot chicken
    • Tips & substitutions
    • Storing leftovers
    • Serving suggestions
    • More slow cooker chicken recipes
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    Ingredients

    This easy chicken recipe only requires 3 ingredients!

    • Chicken thighs - with bones and skins for the best result.
    • Apricot jam - sticky, sweet and delicious.
    • Dried thyme - don't forget to season!

    How to make slow cooker apricot chicken

    Add raw chicken thighs to a slow cooker, skin side up. Use a spoon or spatula to spread the jam over the chicken thighs. Try to completely coat the surface of the skin. Sprinkle with thyme, place the lid on top and cook on low setting for 6-8 hours.

    Tips & substitutions

    Here are my best tips to get this recipe perfect.

    • Avoid removing the lid while the chicken is cooking, as this causes the slow cooker to loose a lot of heat. Doing this will increase the cooking time.
    • If you use any other cut of chicken, like boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, this might change the cooking time.
    • Always use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 75 C / 165 F before serving it.
    • For more tips, learn how to use a slow cooker.

    Storing leftovers

    You can store leftover apricot chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Alternatively, it can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    Keep in mind that the chicken skin might not be as crispy after storing it. If you don't appreciate the texture of leftover chicken skin, you can discard the skins and bones, and shred the leftover apricot chicken. Use shredded chicken in sandwiches, salads, casseroles and more.

    Serving suggestions

    I love serving slow cooker apricot chicken with a light and easy side dish. Lemon and garlic rice, Pasta salad with roasted brussels sprouts and bacon, or sweet potato fries are all excellent options.

    More slow cooker chicken recipes

    Browse all slow cooker chicken recipes, or try one of these:

    • Slow cooker chicken adobo - Tender chicken thighs flavoured with a Filipino style soy sauce and vinegar marinade.
    • Slow cooker lemon chicken - Mediterranean inspired chicken thighs with lemon and herbs.
    • Slow cooker chicken taco soup - This delicious taco soup is packed with beautiful flavours and shredded chicken.

    Recipe

    Apricot chicken thighs.

    Apricot chicken in the slow cooker

    This delicious, simple slow cooker apricot chicken is so easy to make, and makes a perfectly tender, sweet chicken. Simply add the ingredients, and leave it for 6-8 hours until ready to serve.
    5 from 5 votes
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs
    Course lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3
    Calories 180 kcal

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 chicken thighs
    • 3 tablespoon apricot jam
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

    Instructions
     

    • Add the chicken thighs to a slow cooker, skin side up
    • Use the back of a spoon or a spatula to spread the jam over the chicken thighs, try to cover the entire surface of the skin*
    • Sprinkle the thyme over the chicken, again trying to cover the whole surface
    • Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours, and serve.

    Notes

    *When spreading the jam on the chicken, be careful not to put any utensil that has been in contact with the raw chicken into a jam jar as this leads to cross contamination. Instead, temporarily move the jam to a small bowl or plate before spreading it over the meat.
    This recipe is very simple, but this is actually just as easy as it sounds. You usually get the best results from slow cooker meals if you leave it with the lid on until it's done and ready to be served. There is no need to open the lid or stir the chicken. Don't worry - it won't burn! The chicken is ready after approximately 6 hours, but you can easily leave it for a few more hours. The chicken will just be more tender. I tend to start my slow cooker before leaving for work in the morning, and it's perfectly fine when I come back home in the evening.
    Estimate 1-2 chicken thighs per person, and serve with your favorite side dish.Β 

    Try other jams

    Apricot chicken is a classic, but I think this recipe would be just as good with marmalade or cranberry jam.

    Try other spices

    I love thyme with sweet chicken, but you could definitely remove it, or replace with another herb or spices. I imagine cinnamon, coriander, basil and oregano would go great with this dish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcal
    Keyword apricot, chicken
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Farah

      August 26, 2019 at 5:55 am

      5 stars
      Apricot and thyme are a match made in heaven. I love using my slow cooker in the summer and I think this'll be my next recipe! Thanks for the great inspiration

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 26, 2019 at 5:57 am

        You're very welcome! The flavors are fantastic together πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Adrianne

      August 26, 2019 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      Oh boy, I bet this tastes delicious!! I can smell it from here (almost). Slow cooker meals are my fav and your recipe sounds delicious. I love the simple 3 ingredient recipe!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 26, 2019 at 8:16 am

        It's such an easy and tasty dish! This slow cooker apricot chicken must be one of my favorite recipes ever.

        Reply
    3. Alexandra

      August 26, 2019 at 8:34 am

      5 stars
      I definitely don't use my slow cooker enough - but you have inspired me to get it out of the cupboard and make this lovely dish,. Delicious πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 26, 2019 at 9:17 am

        Oh you really should! It's such a time saver. This dish is definitely a great place to start.

        Reply
    4. Sylvie

      August 26, 2019 at 8:53 am

      5 stars
      I love the combination of fruit and meat so this apricot chicken looks perfect - and super easy - to me! The thyme is a great way to add flavour too πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 26, 2019 at 9:18 am

        Fruit and meat is so underappreciated! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Danielle

      August 26, 2019 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      I love making chicken with fruits - they add so much to the overall flavor! And apricot is one of the best to use. The meat is tender and so juicy - can't wait to try your recipe!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 27, 2019 at 6:14 am

        I agree! Enjoy πŸ™‚

        Reply

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