This recipe takes barely 5 mins to prep and uses an unusual ingredient

Emily Monaco

Contributing Writer

Pairing chicken with apricots may seem like a strange idea at first, but never fear. When cooked together, the chicken and apricots form a sweet and savory mixture that's rich in flavor and really pops on the plate. In the recipe below, skinless, bone-in chicken thighs are smothered in a mixture of apricot jam, mustard, onions, and garlic. A trip through the slow cooker allows all of the flavors to mix and meld, resulting in a tasty dish that takes barely five minutes to throw together.

The sauce for this chicken demands to be mopped up with something delicious. Steamed rice is a no-brainer, but you could also opt for egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Or, you could make your life even easier, and simply serve the dish with sliced fresh bread.

Cooktop Cove

Apricot slow cooker chicken

10 minutes

6 hours

6 hours 10 minutes

6 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs

1 onion, thinly sliced

1 cup apricot preserves

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons soy sauce

Whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, mustard and onions into the slow cooker, then pour over the chicken and toss until well-combined.

Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.

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