Easy Baked Apricot Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Easy Baked Apricot Chicken, a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Featuring tender, bone-in chicken thighs coated in a luscious apricot glaze made with apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and fresh rosemary, this recipe creates a perfectly caramelized finish that's simply irresistible. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a hands-off bake in the oven, it’s an effortless yet impressive dish that’s ideal for busy evenings or casual entertaining. Serve it alongside steamed rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad for a wholesome and satisfying meal that will become a family favorite. Discover how this comforting classic transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, and water. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place them in the prepared baking dish in a single layer, skin-side up.
Pour the apricot glaze over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated evenly. Use a spoon or brush to spread the glaze, if needed.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). For crispy skin, switch to broil mode during the final 3–5 minutes of cooking, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the baked apricot chicken with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete and delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1064 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 335 mg | 7% | |
*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.
