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Glazed Apricot Chicken Thighs

Sweet and Tangy Glazed Apricot Chicken Thighs in 25 Minutes

Enjoy this quick and easy recipe for Glazed Apricot Chicken Thighs, a sweet and tangy dish that will delight your family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Apricot Preserves or peach preserves for a twist
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar can substitute with white wine vinegar
  • 1.5 tablespoons Olive Oil can be replaced with canola or avocado oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) can use garlic powder as a substitute
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs chicken breasts can be used, adjust cooking time accordingly
  • to taste Sea Salt adjust to personal preference
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Pepper adjust to personal preference
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil to brown the chicken

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the apricot preserves, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper.
  4. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 4 minutes on each side.
  5. Flip chicken, pour the glaze over it, coating each piece.
  6. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, then serve warm with veggies or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and can be easily customized with different fruit preserves.

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