Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw

Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw

from countryliving.com

Gingery slow cooker chicken is full of aromatic spices that make this dish a true show-stopper. The cabbage slaw served alongside the chicken creates a delicious flavor combination.

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

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine 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. 2

    Twenty-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. 3

    Serve chicken and sauce over rice topped with slaw, cilantro, and sesame seeds.