Description
A delightful dish that blends sweet, savory, and just a hint of tang, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apricot jam
- ¼ cup finely diced onions
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 chicken thighs
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab a large mixing bowl to combine your sauce ingredients.
- Whisk together 1 cup of apricot jam, ¼ cup of finely diced onions, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the sauce, letting them soak for at least 30 minutes if possible.
- Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down in a hot skillet with olive oil for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Pour the leftover apricot sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve on a bed of rice or with roasted vegetables. Drizzle extra apricot sauce on top for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Apricot Chicken, Chicken Thighs, Easy Dinner Recipe, Family Recipe, Sweet and Savory Chicken