Description
Apricot Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This easy-to-make recipe features bone-in chicken thighs coated in a sticky apricot glaze, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or special occasions. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a flavorful meal that pleases both kids and adults alike. The unique combination of apricot preserves and savory seasonings results in tender chicken that is not only delicious but also healthy, thanks to the rich flavor of bone-in thighs. Pair it with your favorite sides like fluffy rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that will impress your guests.
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 mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Dijon mustard, apricot preserves, dehydrated onion, kosher salt, granulated garlic, and crushed red pepper until well combined.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the sauce and reserve some sauce for later.
- Place the thighs skin side down in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken, spoon reserved sauce over each piece, and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg