Dedicated To Mrs Mae Mae/MAE MAE’S RUSSIAN CROCKPOT CHICKEN THIGHS AND RICE

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in pieces can be more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos offer a similar flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

Heat a skillet and sear chicken thighs skin-side down until browned.

Mix together Russian dressing, apricot preserves, and onion soup mix in a bowl.

Spray the crockpot with cooking spray.

Pour a little sauce mixture on the bottom of the crockpot.

Place seared chicken thighs in the crockpot on top of the sauce.

Pour remaining sauce over the chicken.

Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: