ISO: I accidentally grabbed a jar of strawberry jelly - ISO how to fix chicken thighs

[dawnnys]

I accidentally grabbed a jar of strawberry jelly thinking it was apricot preserves, and spooned some into the chicken thighs in the crockpot. I had already added onion to them, so I'm wondering what I can add to make them - uh - good?

I'm thinking vinegar to counteract the sweetness? Any other ideas? TIA

I should've guessed it was going to be a wierd day when my cat had the hiccups this morning! )

 

[angak]

Maybe some soy too.

 

[angak]

strawberries go well with balsamic v, but maybe that would be too sweet.

 

[steve2-in-la]

I agree, vinegar will turn the dish piquant. I'd use raspberry vinegar and a little dijon mustard.

 

[dawn_mo]

REC: Dr.Suess' Jelly Jar for chicken or pork...

I got this off of Gail's, but I don't know who the original poster was. I cannot help myself, I have to collect the jelly glasses that Welch's puts their jams and jellies in.

* Exported from MasterCook *

DR. SUESS' JELLY JAR CHICKEN

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

3 pounds chicken -- cut-up
1/2 cup jam -- or jelly
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup red wine vinegar -- or fruit
salt and pepper
parsley, scallions, or cilantro -- for garnish

Mix the jelly and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Remove skin from chicken if desired. Salt and pepper the chicken on both sides and brown for about 5 minutes a side in a non-stick pan. When meat is nicely browned, pour the jelly-mustard mixture over the top, cover and cook about 20 minutes until meat is cooked through. After 20 minutes of cooking, remove the meat from the pan and add the vinegar, stirring well. Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce by 1/3. Taste the sauce and correct with more jelly or mustard. Return your meat to the pan and simmer a minute or two to bring it back to temperature. Garnish with chopped parsley, scallions or cilantro.
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[angak]

Dawn, how did your chicken turn out?

 

[dawnnys]

There are some foods that just don't go with "sweet" - chicken is one of them! I tried adding

vinegar but it just gave it a wierd taste. Maybe mustard would've worked, but oh well, live and learn (to read the jar before adding to the crockpot)!