Apricot Chicken Recipe Using Apricot Jam

Apricot Chicken Thighs are seasoned, baked chicken thighs nestled in a sweet apricot sauce for a main dish that is as easy to make as it is delicious. Be sure to bookmark this recipe for those busy days during the week! You will also love my Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs if you love chicken thighs.

I am always on the lookout for easy weeknight dinner ideas. And, I want them to be flavorful. This recipe is easy to put together and is packed with flavor. There is no marinating involved and the apricot sauce is a simple sauce that can be made while the chicken is baking in the oven. Serve with rice and vegetables for a complete meal.

Chicken: I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs because I love how moist and tender they are. (We tried skin-on chicken thighs but were not happy with the texture.) You could also use chicken breasts if preferred. However, you may have to adjust the baking time.

One Skillet Apricot Chicken With Orzo

Apricot Preserves: Look for apricot preserves, as they have chunks of apricots. This will give the sticky sauce the most flavor. However, you could substitute apricot jam if that is all you have on hand.

Well, besides this recipe, of course, there are a few ways you will want to use this sweet, sticky and somewhat tangy sauce. Try it on some pork chops, ribs, fish, or anything grilled. Or, serve it as a dipping sauce for some chicken tenders. You will want to try the sauce on as many foods as you can!

With how easy this recipe comes together, you really don’t need to make anything ahead of time. However, you could certainly get the apricot sauce made in advance. Store the sauce in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks; it will make about a cup.

Sweet & Sour Apricot Chicken

This dish is best served nice and hot, right after the chicken is smothered in the sauce. However, if you have any leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Apricot Chicken Thighs are seasoned, baked chicken thighs nestled in a sweet apricot sauce for a main dish that is as easy to make as it is delicious.Apricot chicken is a super easy and incredibly delicious dinner your whole family is going to love! Tender, juicy chicken covered in a sweet and savory glaze. It only takes 4 ingredients to make, and all you have to do is throw everything in your slow cooker! It’s the perfect hearty weeknight meal.

As much as I love my air fryer, crock pot dinners are the best for busy days. I love them because I can turn on my slow cooker in the morning, go run errands, and then come home to a hearty, flavorful meal! After you try out this amazing apricot chicken, you’ll have to add crockpot Tuscan chicken, Italian chicken and potatoes, and lemon chicken piccata to the dinner lineup!

Easy Apricot Chicken (only 5 Ingredients)

A friend made this for all of us last summer. At first, I was a little unsure about it because of the apricot jam in the sauce, but I loved it! It balances out the savory flavor of the Russian dressing. Trust me on this one, the flavor combination is the best. The sauce is sweet and savory with a hint of spice. It also has the best consistency and coats the chicken perfectly!

Apricot chicken makes any busy days become stress free. It’s one less thing I have to worry about and my family is happy that they get a home-cooked dinner! I

Slow cooker “set it and forget it” dinners. And a miracle happened, even my youngest who is an extremely picky eater ate it. This child does not like anything it seems and she had seconds. If she likes it, I know it’s a hit!

Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

With ingredients as simple as these, you can throw apricot chicken together on a busy day and have a delicious dinner ready when you are. I always like to serve mine up with rice and broccoli, but it’s also great with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted veggies of your choice!

Besides putting all of your ingredients in a slow cooker, the only extra step you have is to quickly brown the chicken. Remember this isn’t to cook it through completely, just to give the skin some texture and flavor.

The wonderful thing about this apricot chicken recipe is that it is forgiving and can be adjusted to your liking! Here are a few ways to customize and perfect the dish.

Easy Apricot Chicken Drumsticks With Apricot Nectar

Apricot chicken makes amazing leftovers! It’s great for heating up when you want a hearty, flavorful meal. You can also freeze your leftovers if you want them to stay good for longer! It’s a great option for meal prep.

Calories: 420 kcal Carbohydrates: 42 g Protein: 49 g Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 145 mg Sodium: 821 mg Potassium: 930 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 26 g Vitamin A: 189 IU Vitamin C: 8 mg Calcium: 33 mg Iron: 1 mg

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Alyssa Rivers and the food blogger behind The Recipe Critic. The blog launched in 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. I love trying new things and testing them out with my family. Each recipe is tried and true, family-tested and approved.This slow cooker apricot chicken recipe is tender chicken thighs in a delicious sweet and savory sauce made with apricot jam, soy and ginger. A super easy crock pot dinner option!

Russian Chicken (sweet & Sour Apricot Chicken)

Apricot chicken is a unique dish that will please both kids and adults alike. Serve your chicken over rice pilaf or Instant Pot mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

This site doesn’t have a lot of slow cooker recipes, mostly because I’m not the biggest slow cooker fan. That being said, this slow cooker apricot chicken is FABULOUS and you’ll love it, even if you’re like me and you don’t use your crockpot that often. The sauce is what makes this dish special, it’s sweet, savory and tangy, all in one. And don’t even get me started on the melt-in-your mouth chicken!

This recipe starts with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, which are seared until golden brown. Onions go into the pan to cook, then place the chicken and onions in your crockpot. Whisk together apricot ham, Dijon mustard, soy sauce and ginger, then pour that mixture over the chicken. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce until tender. Add a sprinkling of parsley, then serve and enjoy.

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This recipe is a great candidate for the freezer. Simply cool the chicken, then freeze it in a resealable bag or airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw the chicken overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat it on the stove top until warmed through.

This recipe is really is one of the best slow cooker meals I’ve had. The chicken just falls off the bone and that sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Try it tonight and watch the rave reviews pour in!

This slow cooker apricot chicken recipe is tender chicken thighs in a delicious sweet and savory sauce. A super easy dinner option!

Healthy Apricot Chicken Recipe

Adapted from A Year of Slow Cooking. Nutritional information includes the chicken skin; if the skin is discarded the calorie and fat count will be lower.

Calories: 429 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 26 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 142 mg | Sodium: 491 mg | Potassium: 343 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 17 g | Vitamin A: 195 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 22 mg | Iron: 1 mg