Apricot Chicken Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    232 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Apricot Chicken Recipe

Liven up busy weeknights with this Apricot Chicken recipe. The whole family will love the unique apricot and barbecue flavors of this oven-glazed main dish, and you'll love how easy it is to make. Grab a pack of boneless thighs, whip up this simple marinade, and you're ready to enjoy the best dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ lbs. chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup apricot preserves
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce or ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ½-1 tsp. Sriracha sauce optional
  • 1 tsp. salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • fresh parsley or cilantro finely chopped, optional
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Add the preserves, barbecue sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, Sriracha sauce, salt, and black pepper to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk until well combined. Reserve half of the sauce for later.
  3. Add the chicken to a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour half of the sauce over it. Lift the thighs up to let some of the sauce get underneath the chicken.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  5. While the chicken is baking, heat up the reserved sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for a few minutes.
  6. Serve the chicken with the sauce and finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.

Notes

  • How to prep ahead of time: You can make the sauce the day before, just keep it in the fridge.
  • How to store: Keep leftover apricot chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
  • How to freeze: Place the completely cooled chicken in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 4 to 6 months.
  • How to reheat: Warm leftover chicken back up in the microwave or use the oven for the best results.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 703mg (29%) Potassium 347mg (10%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 119IU (2%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 703mg 29%
Potassium 347mg 7%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 119IU 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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