Description
Easy Apricot Chicken is a delightful and hassle-free baked dish that brings together juicy, tender chicken pieces with a sweet and tangy apricot glaze. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a burst of flavor that will have your family coming back for seconds. The combination of apricot preserves and apple cider vinegar creates a luscious sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Serve this dish alongside rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken (thighs and drumsticks)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Pat chicken pieces dry; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and onion powder to create the sauce.
- Arrange chicken in a baking dish; pour sauce over, ensuring even coating.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, basting halfway through.
- Allow resting for 5 minutes; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg