Spicy Apricot Chicken Freezer Meal
Spicy apricot chicken
Creating fresh recipe from in season foods is one of my favorite things. This Spicy Apricot Chicken was inspired by foods in season in June and comes out with a tangy spicy sauce that is EVERYTHING!
What makes it spicy? Habaneros!
Now don’t worry, habaneros are hot but this recipe find balance with sweet fresh apricots and will leave a great soft heat in your mouth. Apricots are an in season fruit in the summer time so you can find them fresh AND on sale in the months of June-August.
Quick funny story: Heading to the store to buy apricots I realized I had no idea what a fresh apricot looked like?! I have enjoyed dried apricots many times but fresh…I actually asked someone at the store to point me in the right direction 😂 I’m so glad I did because this recipe was an absolute win and you will love it!
This Spicy Apricot Chicken recipe is a fun spicy tangy freezer meal!
*See Apricot Chicken recipe FAQ’s and specific tips following recipe. (so you don’t have to scroll for a million years to find the food 😉 ).
How do you make Apricot Chicken? 👇
Spicy Apricot Chicken
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken chicken breast or chicken thighs work great!
Sauce (Blend Together):
- 2 habanero peppers
- 2 fresh apricots peeled and pitted
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1/2 large onion chopped
- 2 tbsp raw honey
Instructions
- Add sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. (You may have to scrap sides once or twice).
- Add chicken into slow cooker and pour sauce over chicken.
- Cook on low 4-6 hours.
- It's ready to serve, enjoy!
Freezer Directions:
- Label Freezer bag with recipe name, cooking from frozen directions and expiration date (todays date plus three months).
- Add sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. (You may have to scrap sides once or twice).
- Add all ingredients to labeled gallon freezer bag.
- Store in freezer for up to three months.
Cooking from Frozen Directions:
- Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in some warm water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
- Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
- Cook on low 5-6 hours. (May need an extra 30 minutes if completely frozen when placed in slow cooker).
- It's ready to serve, enjoy!
Notes
- You do not have to deseed or deveign the peppers. Since you are only adding two it will not be overly spicy.
- If you do not like spice just skip the peppers and enjoy a sweet tangy apricot chicken.
- If you do not have fresh garlic use 1 tsp garlic powder as a substitute.
- My kids tend to not like spicy food and this one was a bit too spicy for them, but my husband LOVED IT!
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How freezer meals will change your life.
Makes homecooking Easy
Only spend one hour in the kitchen for a whole week of dinners. Day of, throw your freezer meal in the slow cooker or instant pot and enjoy dinner!
feel confident
Knowing you have a fool proof systen for something that is easy and works gives you confidence in the kitchen. So wether you're a seasoned chef or occational home cook the method of freezer cooking will work for you!
Eat Healthier
Because you're prepping the freezer meals with fresh foods you're eating healthier. Anytime you cook at home instead of eating out you get the benefits of healthier food.
Enjoy less stress
Have you ever felt the pressure of forgetting about dinner, or having to cook at the end of a long day?! No more, just grab something out of the freezer and you're good to go.
Frequently asked questions
No problem! Just pull your Apricot Chicken out of the freezer and straight into the slow cooker, crock pot or instant pot.
This freezer meal will stay good for 3-4 months in the freezer. Be sure to write out an expiration date when you prep (just add 90 days to your prep day.)
Yes! This recipe was designed to be cooked in the slow cooker. I absolutely LOVE using the slow cooker for family dinners and the depth of flavor you get when cooking something on low for the day.
Yes! This recipe is gluten free and will leave you feeling great!
Absolutely! This recipe was created with the intent of being frozen and cooked afterward.
Have a couple carrots or celery chopped up and on the side as you enjoy the kick from your habanero peppers. It would also be great served up with a light fresh salad on the side!
- Be sure to use ingredients as fresh as you can find when prepping.
- You can use chicken thighs or chicken breast depending on what type of meat you prefer.
- Blend up your sauce evenly to fully coat chicken.
- If you’re budget conscious then try doubling the recipe, every penny counts!
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