So Easy Sticky Apricot Garlic Glazed Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible recipe for **So Easy Sticky Apricot Garlic Glazed Chicken**! Juicy, bone-in chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection, then coated in a luscious glaze made from sweet apricot preserves, savory soy sauce, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a hint of garlic and ginger. The sticky glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a mouthwatering balance of flavors in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, including prep and cook time, this dish is perfect for busy evenings yet elegant enough to impress at dinner parties. Serve it with steamed rice or roasted vegetables and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality finish. This quick and easy recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, olive oil, ground ginger, and water until smooth.
Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the chicken over and cook for another 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and pour the apricot glaze evenly over the chicken thighs.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, basting the chicken with the glaze every 10 minutes to ensure a sticky, flavorful coating.
Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.9 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 4037 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.0 g | ||
| Protein | 112.7 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1611 mg | 34% | |
*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.
