Slow-Cooked Apricot-Thyme Chicken (Redux) Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooked Apricot-Thyme Chicken (Redux)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 chicken thighs (boneless, skinlesss); salt and pepper (to taste); 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon onion soup mix; 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard; 3/4 cup apricot preserves (or jam); 1 cup dry sherry; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

Servings: persons

12 chicken thighs (boneless, skinlesss)
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
3/4 cup apricot preserves (or jam)
1 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

1
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2
In a pan, heat oil and butter and place chicken thighs in it. Saute until lightly browned.
3
Arrange chicken pieces in 3-4 quart slow cooker.
4
Use the sherry to deglaze the pan, stirring until the volume is reduced by half.
5
Mix remaining ingredients in the pan and pour over chicken. Stir to coat.
6
Cover crock pot and cook on low for until chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender. In my hamilton Beach, it's about 4 hours, but cooking times vary so much in slow cookers, it's best to check.
7
Optional: When the dish is almost ready, combine the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons liquid from the crock pot and mix until smooth. Add back to the crock pot; turn to high for 10-15 minutes until sauce is thickened.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 chicken thighs (boneless, skinlesss), salt and pepper (to taste), 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooked Apricot-Thyme Chicken (Redux) 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.

Slow-Cooked Apricot-Thyme Chicken (Redux)

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