Savory Apricot Chicken: Quick, Sticky Delight for Dinner

This savory apricot chicken recipe transforms simple chicken thighs into a dazzling dinner, ready in about an hour.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces skin on, bone-in chicken thighs

For the Apricot Sauce

1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce regular soy sauce can be used
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard yellow mustard can substitute
1/2 cup apricot preserves other fruit preserves can be used
1 tablespoon dehydrated onion fresh onion can be used but may alter cooking times
1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust if using regular soy sauce
1 teaspoon granulated garlic fresh garlic can be substituted
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper omit for milder flavor

Equipment

9x13 Baking Dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a greased 9x13 baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together low sodium soy sauce, Dijon mustard, apricot preserves, dehydrated onion, kosher salt, granulated garlic, and crushed red pepper to create apricot sauce.
Coat chicken thighs in apricot sauce and place them skin side down in the greased baking dish.
Bake the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes, then flip and spoon reserved sauce over the top.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes until the chicken is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, use a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

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