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Apricot Glazed Chicken

Name: Apricot Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 6 pcs chicken mixed breasts and thighs; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup apricot preserves; 0.25 cup ketchup; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp parsley freshly chopped (optional)

A simple and delicious weeknight meal featuring tender baked chicken coated in a sweet and tangy apricot glaze. The sauce caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a flavorful crust.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 604 kcal

Gluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

6 pcschicken, mixed breasts and thighs
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
1 tspgarlic powder

glaze

1 cupapricot preserves
0.25 cupketchup
2 tbspapple cider vinegar
2 tbspolive oil
1 tsponion powder
1 tsppaprika

garnish

2 tbspparsley, freshly chopped(optional)

Equipment

medium bowl · whisk · oven · baking dish · basting brush

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
About 5 min
2
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared dish.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Drying the chicken helps the skin get crispier and allows the seasoning to adhere better.
3
Season the chicken pieces on all sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
About 1 min
4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, onion powder, and paprika until well combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If your preserves are very thick, you can warm them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make them easier to whisk.
5
Pour the glaze evenly over the chicken, turning the pieces to ensure they are fully coated.
About 1 min
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, basting the chicken with the pan juices every 20 minutes.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Basting is key to building a thick, caramelized glaze and keeping the chicken moist.
7
Confirm the chicken is cooked through. An instant-read thermometer should register 74°C (165°F) in the thickest part of a breast, and 80°C (175°F) for thighs.
About 1 min
8
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender chicken.
9
Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish, if using, and serve.

Per serving

Nutrition

67%Score

Calories: 603.6kcal
Protein: 37g
Carbs: 32.7g
Fat: 34.7g
Fibre: 0.9g
Sugar: 26.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or in an oven at 175°C (350°F) until warmed through.