Apricot Chicken For The Gourmet Crock Pot Recipe

Name: Apricot Chicken For The Gourmet Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cinnamon stick, 2 to 3 inches, broken into pieces; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 whole skinless chicken breasts, bone-in, split; 2 cups dried apricots; 1/8 teaspoon saffron thread, soaked in; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 cinnamon stick, 2 to 3 inches, broken into pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons salt
2 whole skinless chicken breasts, bone-in, split
2 cups dried apricots
1/8 teaspoon saffron thread, soaked in
2 tablespoons water

1
In a spice mill or coffee grinder, grind the cinnamon to a fine powder.
2
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat add the oil and when warm stir in sliced onions.
3
Saute onions, stirring frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes, until browned.
4
Add the garlic and grated ginger and stir for 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Add the cinnamon, ground cardamom, tomatoes, chicken stock and salt.
6
Cook for 5 minutes.
7
Place chicken in the crock pot and pour the onion mixture over.
8
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
9
The last 30 minutes of cooking, add the apricots and saffron water.
10
Finish cooking and serve immediately on top of saffron rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cinnamon stick, 2 to 3 inches, broken into pieces, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Apricot Chicken For The Gourmet Crock Pot falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apricot Chicken For The Gourmet Crock Pot

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