Description
Apricot Chicken is a delightful dish that effortlessly combines sweet and savory flavors, making it a favorite for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions. With its sticky, gooey texture and rich taste, this recipe showcases the unique pairing of apricot preserves with soy sauce and Dijon mustard to create an irresistible glaze. Not only is it easy to prepare—taking just 10 minutes of prep time—but it also serves up to six people, making it perfect for family gatherings. This dish pairs beautifully with rice, vegetables, or a fresh salad, ensuring that every bite is packed with flavor. Plus, the simple cleanup process using just one baking dish means you can enjoy your meal without the hassle of extensive post-dinner chores.
Ingredients
- 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 oven to 425°F.
- Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, Dijon mustard, apricot preserves, dehydrated onion, kosher salt, granulated garlic, and crushed red pepper.
- Coat chicken thighs thoroughly in the sauce and reserve any leftover sauce.
- Place chicken in the baking dish skin-side down and bake for 20 minutes.
- Flip chicken thighs, spoon reserved sauce over them, and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (140g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg