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Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken recipe features tender chicken drumsticks simmered in a sweet and savory apricot sauce enriched with French onion soup mix and garlic. Perfectly browned before slow cooking to lock in flavor, this dish is easy to prepare and delivers comforting, juicy chicken that pairs wonderfully with your favorite sides.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 kilogram chicken drumsticks
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

  • 1 40 gram packet French onion soup mix
  • 1 410 gram can apricot halves in juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour/cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Brown the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly season the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper, then brown them on all sides for about 4–5 minutes to develop color and flavor.
  2. Prepare the sauce: Add the canned apricots with their juice, French onion soup mix, minced garlic, and soy sauce into the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Combine chicken with sauce: Place the browned drumsticks into the slow cooker, turning them through the sauce to ensure each piece is well coated with the flavorful mixture.
  4. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
  5. Thicken the sauce (optional): Remove the chicken drumsticks and set aside. Mix the cornflour with 1 tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry, then stir this into the sauce. Cook on high for an additional 20 minutes with the lid slightly ajar to thicken the sauce.
  6. Serve: Return the chicken to the sauce or serve it separately alongside the thickened sauce. Enjoy with your favorite side dishes such as rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred; cooking time remains the same.
  • For a gluten-free option, check that the French onion soup mix and soy sauce are gluten-free.
  • To enhance flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce and garlic for 1 hour before browning.
  • The cornflour thickening step is optional but recommended for a richer sauce consistency.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2-3 days and reheat gently to avoid drying the chicken.

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