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Sticky, Gooey, Sweet & Savory Apricot Chicken

Sticky, Gooey, Sweet & Savory Apricot Chicken for Easy Dinners

This Sticky, Gooey, Sweet & Savory Apricot Chicken combines flavors your family will love, ideal for easy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Skin-On, Bone-In Chicken Thighs Trim excess skin for optimal results.
For the Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce Low sodium is recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard No direct substitute recommended.
  • 1 cup Apricot Preserves Feel free to swap with orange marmalade.
  • 1 tablespoon Dehydrated Onion Fresh onion can work but may change moisture levels.
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt Adjust to taste based on soy sauce.
  • 2 teaspoons Granulated Garlic Substitute with fresh garlic if preferred.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Omit if you prefer a milder dish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Lightly oil your 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, Dijon mustard, apricot preserves, dehydrated onion, kosher salt, granulated garlic, and crushed red pepper. Stir until well blended.
  4. Coat the chicken thighs generously with the apricot mixture, reserving a third of the sauce for later.
  5. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Flip the chicken thighs over to skin-side up, spoon the remaining apricot sauce over them, and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes.
  7. Optionally, switch the oven to broil for the last 3-5 minutes for extra flavor.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and pat the chicken dry before seasoning.

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