Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw

Name: Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw
Total time: 6 h 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 c. apricot jam; 2 tbsp. ketchup; 1/4 c. soy sauce; 2 tbsp. grated fresh ginger; 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small red jalapeño pepper, chopped; 1/4 c. unseasoned rice vinegar, divided; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 c. long-grain white rice; 1/4 small red cabbage (about 8 ounces), cored and thinly sliced; 2 scallions, sliced; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving; 1 tbsp. olive oil; Toasted sesame seeds, for serving

A fresh, fruity spin on dinner.

By Country Living Test KitchenPublished: Jan 22, 2020

2 Ratings

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gingery slow cooker chicken with cabbage slaw

Brian Woodcock

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

6 hrs 50 mins

Give your spring dishes a fresh pop of flavor with this ginger chicken that can cook in your slow cooker all day long, served alongside some tangy cabbage slaw.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup apricot jam
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small red jalapeño pepper, chopped
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 small red cabbage (about 8 ounces), cored and thinly sliced
2 scallions, sliced
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Combine apricot jam, ketchup, soy sauce, and ginger in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add chicken, garlic, onion, and jalapeño; toss to coat. Cook, covered, until chicken is cooked through, 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours on high or 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours on low. Transfer chicken to a plate and shred using two forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Twenty-five minutes before serving, cook rice according to package directions. Toss together cabbage, scallions, cilantro, oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons rice vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt.
3. Step 3Serve chicken and sauce over rice topped with slaw, cilantro, and sesame seeds.