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Sticky Gooey Sweet & Savory Apricot Chicken

Sticky Gooey Sweet & Savory Apricot Chicken for Happy Dinners

Sticky, Gooey, Sweet & Savory Apricot Chicken is a delightful crowd-pleaser perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 lbs Chicken Thighs Skin-on, bone-in
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use low-sodium for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used
  • 1 cup Apricot Preserves Substitute with peach or orange marmalade
  • 1 tbsp Dehydrated Onion Fresh onion works too
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Adjust based on soy sauce used
  • 1 tsp Granulated Garlic Fresh garlic can enhance flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Optional for spice
Tips for Serving
  • Fresh Herbs Thyme or rosemary to enhance flavor
  • Serving Options Steamed veggies or roasted carrots

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Dijon mustard, apricot preserves, dehydrated onion, kosher salt, granulated garlic, and crushed red pepper until smooth.
  4. Generously coat the chicken thighs in the sauce mixture and lay them skin-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes.
  6. Flip the chicken skins-side up and baste with reserved sauce, then return to the oven for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day. Pair it with a fresh side salad or roasted veggies for a balanced meal.

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