Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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