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Spicy Apricot Chicken
Hannah Stewart
A delightful fusion of sweet apricots and a gentle, inviting spice, this dish offers a taste sensation that’s comforting and bringing something fun and new to your kitchen table.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 374 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
  • 1 High speed blender/food processor
Ingredients
 
 
  • 2-3 lb chicken breasts
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 black pepper
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 1/2 large onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp raw honey
Instructions
 
Freezer prep directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • 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.
  • Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker directions:
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
  • Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
  • Cook on low 5-6 hours.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup of water.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 15 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  3. Serve and enjoy!
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
  • Use coconut aminos or tamari, not soy sauce.
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

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!

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 70.8gProtein: 16.2gFat: 4.9gSaturated Fat: 1.2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 3505mgPotassium: 802mgFiber: 6.9gSugar: 33.7gCalcium: 147mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Apricot Chicken, Chicken Recipes, freezer meals, Slow cooker Chicken Recipe
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