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Apricot Chicken Recipe

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Apricot Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make baked dish featuring succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy apricot preserves glaze with soy sauce and Dijon mustard, enhanced by aromatic spices. This comforting meal combines savory and fruity elements, perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (excess skin from underside removed)

Apricot Sauce

  • 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

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the chicken evenly and developing a nice glaze.
  2. Prepare baking dish: Lightly oil a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  3. Make apricot sauce: In a large bowl, combine the apricot preserves, low sodium soy sauce, Dijon mustard, dehydrated onion, kosher salt, granulated garlic, and crushed red pepper. Mix thoroughly until you form a smooth sauce.
  4. Coat the chicken: Add the chicken thighs into the bowl with the apricot sauce. Toss and turn the thighs until they are fully coated in the flavorful glaze. Reserve any leftover sauce for later.
  5. First bake: Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to start cooking the chicken and allow flavors to penetrate.
  6. Flip and glaze: Carefully flip the chicken thighs over so the skin side is up. Spoon the reserved apricot sauce evenly over the top of the chicken to create a glossy, sweet glaze.
  7. Final bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes. Bake for the full 30 minutes if you prefer the chicken skin darker and slightly charred, enhancing texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use low sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Removing excess skin from the underside of the chicken thighs helps reduce greasiness.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper slightly.
  • Allow the chicken to rest a few minutes after baking for juicier results.
  • Serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables to complement the sweet and savory apricot glaze.

Keywords: Apricot Chicken, Baked Chicken Thighs, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Apricot Glazed Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe

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