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Apricot chicken in a slow cooker topped with green onion.
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5 from 30 votes

Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

This recipe for apricot chicken uses a slow cooker for an easy weeknight dish. It's a sticky, sweet sesame chicken that pairs great with rice and broccoli or green beans.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¾ cup apricot jam
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 large shallots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt + pepper to taste
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • Optional: Sriracha and sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in one layer. Top with jam, sesame oil, chopped shallots, coconut aminos, and salt. Stir so the chicken thighs are coated on both sides with the sauce.
  • Cook on low heat for 3 hours or until the chicken shreds easily with two forks. You can also use a handheld or countertop mixer on a low setting to shred the chicken quickly. Taste and adjust any seasonings. I love to add 2 teaspoons of sriracha for some heat.
  • Transfer to a plate or bowl with rice and top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if using.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs will be more forgiving in the slow cooker than breasts as far as not getting dried out. With breasts, you'll need to decrease the cooking time.
  • Slow cookers range in how high of heat they put out. You'll know when the recipe is done if it shreds easily. I don't recommend leaving it on "warm" or the chicken will dry out eventuallyIf you find the recipe too sweet, you can add more salt to balance the flavor, but understand it does have a sweet and sour flavor to it.
  • Soy sauce can be substituted for coconut aminos if not adhering to a migraine elimination diet or low-sodium diet. 

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg