Description
Apricot Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines sweet and savory flavors for a delightful meal. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken thighs coated in a rich apricot glaze, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at your next gathering. The harmonious blend of apricot preserves, soy sauce, and spices creates an irresistible flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for more. Serve it alongside rice or a fresh salad for the ultimate dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, Dijon mustard, apricot preserves, dehydrated onion, kosher salt, granulated garlic, and crushed red pepper. Mix well.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat thoroughly.
- Place chicken skin-side down in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over, spoon remaining sauce on top, and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until done.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg