Best Slow Cooker Chicken With Apricots And Dates Recipes

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SLOW COOKER APRICOT CHICKEN RECIPE



Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken Recipe image

You need a few simple ingredients to make this slow cooker apricot chicken. It is the perfect dinner dish that you can quickly get cooking early in the day.

Provided by Gus

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 kg (2.2 lb) chicken thighs
1 onion, diced
1 tsp garlic, crushed
400 ml (13.5 fl oz) apricot nectar
400 g (14.1 oz) apricot halves
½ tsp parsley
½ tsp thyme
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, add the onion, garlic, apricot nectar, apricot halves, parsley, and thyme. Mix slightly to combine.
  • Next, add the chicken, and make sure it's covered in the apricot sauce.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker.
  • Mix the cornstarch and water until it forms a paste. Pour into the slow cooker and stir until combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Return the chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for a further 30 minutes or until hot and thick.
  • Serve & Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 323.0 g, Calories 305.0 kcal, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Sodium 164 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 23 g, Protein 34 g

MOROCCAN APRICOT CHICKEN



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Traditionally, this Moroccan chicken with apricots dish includes chili pepper paste, but I use chili sauce in my version. Serve it alone or with couscous for a heartier meal. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
4 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup orange juice
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, brown chicken on both sides. Remove from heat. Transfer chicken to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir chili sauce, preserves, apricots, Moroccan seasoning, vanilla and garlic powder into drippings. Pour over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 4 to 4-1/2 hours. Stir in garbanzo beans and orange juice. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 15-30 minutes longer. Serve with almonds. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

ZA'ATAR CHICKEN



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It's hard to find a dinner that both my husband and kids will enjoy-and even harder to find one that's fast and easy. This is it! No matter how much I make of this dish, it's gone to the last bite. -Esther Erani, Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup za'atar seasoning
1/4 cup olive oil
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup pitted dried plums (prunes)
1/4 cup water
Hot cooked basmati rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add chicken; toss to coat., Arrange olives, apricots and plums on the bottom of a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Add 1/4 cup water; top with chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS AND DATES



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Boneless, skinless chicken are marinated and then cooked slowly in the marinate flavored with cumin and cinnamon. Tender dates and apricots give the sauce a slightly sweet flavor. I served this with brown rice.

Provided by Crazycook in PA

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 7h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dried apricot, halved
1/2 cup dried and pitted dates, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, orange juice, cumin, cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a small bowl. Pour mixture in a ziplock bag.
  • Add chicken and shake to coat and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Saute onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove onion and set aside and add contents of ziplock bag to skillet and saute just until brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken along with onions to crock pot.
  • Add broth, apricots and dates to crock pot and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN COUSCOUS WITH DATES



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Wholewheat grains keep you fuller for longer - flavour with dates, lemon, cumin and cinnamon

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp olive oil
500g skinless chicken thigh
140g wholewheat couscous
2 onions , sliced
4 garlic cloves , sliced
zest 2 lemons , juice of 1
350ml chicken stock
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
6 large dates , pitted and chopped (Medjool are nice)
50g flaked almond
small bunch parsley , chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Season the chicken, then cook for 10 mins or until browned on both sides. Remove and put in a large baking dish with the dry couscous.
  • Heat the remaining oil in the pan, add the onions and garlic, and cook for 5 mins until softened. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon along with the stock, cumin, cinnamon and dates, then bring to the boil.
  • Pour the date mixture over the chicken and couscous, sprinkle over the almonds, cover with foil and bake for 20 mins. Serve sprinkled with the remaining zest and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

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