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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 232 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- While the chicken is baking, heat up the reserved sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for a few minutes.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce and finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.
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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
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
% 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.