So what do you do, when you find that it’s one of those days you hardly find time to stand still, let alone slave over the stove?
For me, the answer’s simple….Let the appliances take the strain! By appliances, I’m talking about my slow cooker and my rice cooker.
So, before I went to work today, I assembled the Apricot chicken ingredients in the slow cooker (One can hardly call it cooking…) and let it bubble away on high for about 5 hours.
No stress.
Not even a little.
Great, huh?
You can find the recipe here on this great blog!
About half an hour before we ate, I put the rice cooker on and then boiled the broccoli. Nice and easy.
Marks out of ten? 7
Would I make this again? Yes, I’d give it another whirl, definitely!
Would I do anything differently? Yes, I’d make sure to use light/ordinary soy sauce as opposed to dark. If you compare my meal to Stephanie’s on her blog, you will see that mine’s way darker.
I’d use a sprinkle of chilli flakes for a bit of a spicy kick, and I’d use only half a jar of jam as it was way too sweet.
*I used skinless, boneless, frozen chicken breasts (No need to defrost before use, another time saving tip from Stephanie!)
*I used about a tbsp ginger puree.
3 cheers for small kitchen appliances! And for Stephanie and her great blog!
At Anna’s Kitchen Table 
I love apricot chicken! This looks somewhat like an Asian version? I can only imagine that it tasted delicious. I was given a jar of apricot jam as a gift, though the jam was not properly set and I'm trying to think of ways to use it in cooking! A whole jar of jam sounds like a lot though! But good on you for trying a new recipe 🙂
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Thanh, Hi :-D. Yes, I guess it is Asian inspired. Will google an un-Asian one too. Lol.
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Some really interesting points you have written. Aided me a lot, just what I was looking for : D.
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I see I was right to be suspicious about the amount of jam…
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Yes, definitely too much. Will use much less next time….
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Such an easy and tasty recipe!I don't use my slow cooker often and didn't know you can even cook from frozen!!Thanks for sharing,Anna!XO
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I love apricot chicken 🙂
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Love recipes with fruit in them.
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Thanx for sharing this yummy recipe,Annoula!Hugs!
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sounds great! i might try it with your suggested changes. i looooove my slow cooker, often put it on when i have to work all day.
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Looks and sounds delicious… and if it's quick… sign me up!!
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Anna love this recipe!! gloria
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I have one of those days too and I love the slow cooker and my trusty rice cooker. Apricot chicken sounds delicious.
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this actually sounds like something I do make quite often, but usually with chicken legs or sth! i actually like the darker colour more, looks caramelised and yummy!
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Thanks for sharing. I love the slow cooker and am always looking for slightly more elegant dishes to make in it. This seems to fit the bill well!
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I have to say that I love the dark colour – makes me want to dive right in there.I'm thinking it's time to buy a slow cooker!
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I love your recipes!!! It is delicious!!! Come for a visit I have something for you!!!
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