Apricot Chicken For The Gourmet Crock Pot

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This recipe was adapted from the gourmet slow cooker cookbook, hence the name. If cooked for 4 hours using bone-in chicken breasts, the chicken is tender, moist and on the bone. Serve this over a bed of saffron rice for a wonderful, flavorful meal.

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Steps

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In a spice mill or coffee grinder , grind the cinnamon to a fine powder.

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In a large saute pan over medium-high heat add the oil and when warm stir in sliced onions.

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Saute onions , stirring frequently , for 10 to 15 minutes , until browned.

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Add the garlic and grated ginger and stir for 3 to 5 minutes.

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Add the cinnamon , ground cardamom , tomatoes , chicken stock and salt.

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Cook for 5 minutes.

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Place chicken in the crock pot and pour the onion mixture over.

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Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours , until the chicken is tender.

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The last 30 minutes of cooking , add the apricots and saffron water.

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Finish cooking and serve immediately on top of saffron rice.

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Ingredients

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cinnamon stick, ground cardamom, olive oil, yellow onions, garlic clove, fresh ginger, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, salt, skinless chicken breasts, dried apricots, saffron thread, water