Slow Cooker Orange & Apricot Chicken with Carrots
This delicious slow cooker chicken is packed with flavor and nutrients all while being allergy friendly! This gluten free chicken dish is completely paleo with an AIP option and is filled with delicious spices and a touch of sweetness. You'll love this slow cooker meal!
Servings 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. chicken breast
- 2 oranges juiced
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg use mace for AIP
- ½ teaspoon paprika omit for AIP
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 8 medium carrots chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken into a large freezer bag or bowl. Mix the spices in a small bowl and sprinkle them over the chicken.
- Squeeze the juice of the 2 oranges into the bag and place the squeezed up oranges in the bag too. Put in fridge and let sit for 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Once the chicken has marinated, place the chicken into your crockpot and add the carrots and apricots. Mix everything so that the carrots and apricots get covered in the juices, too.
- If you are using an Instant Pot, make sure there is at least 1 cup of liquid in the the pot. See notes above for details.
- Set your crockpot to low for 4-6 hours, until chicken is done- moist and delicious. If using an Instant Pot, cook for 6 hours.