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Apple Butter Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 lbs. chicken thighs;
  • 2 cups homemade apple butter;
  • 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard;
  • 1 tbsp. coconut aminos;
  • 1 tsp. sriracha or hot pepper sauce;
  • 1 tsp. paprika;
  • Cooking fat;
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the apple butter, Dijon mustard, coconut aminos, hot pepper sauce, paprika, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Melt some cooking fat in a skillet over high heat. Brown the chicken thighs for 3 to 4 minutes per side, and place in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the apple butter sauce all the over the chicken and stir until well coated.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low about 8 hours, or on high for about 4 hours.