Chicken with Tangy Apricot Glaze
Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Chicken with Tangy Apricot Glaze, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors! Juicy, crisp-skinned chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection before being glazed in a luscious sauce made from apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and fresh thyme. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 40 minutes, is the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. Each juicy bite is infused with a harmonious mix of smoky, tangy, and subtly sweet notes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Pair this elegant dish with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete, flavor-packed meal. Perfect for fans of sweet and savory combinations, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.75 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 cup chicken stock
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sear the chicken, skin-side down, for 5-7 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt, fresh thyme leaves, and chicken stock. Stir well to combine and allow the glaze to simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon some of the glaze over the top. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.
Cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken with the glaze a few times during cooking.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve the chicken with a final drizzle of the tangy apricot glaze.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 988 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 208 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
