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I love using skinless, boneless, chicken thighs in my chicken recipes. The meat is always tender and juicy, and they make for a quick weeknight meal. These Baked Apricot-Glazed Chicken Thighs have the added bonus of a sweet and savory coating.

Serving chicken with asparagus(Post modified with new photos on 1/15/23.)

This dish is perfect for an Asian dinner, or simply paired with a green vegetable and rice. See more of my favorite Chinese Dinner Ideas Here.

 

Ingredients for Baked Apricot-Glazed Chicken Thighs

(See the full recipe at the bottom of this post.)

  • skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • fresh rosemary sprigs

Apricot Glaze

  • apricot preserves
  • reduced sodium soy sauce
  • red wine vinegar
  • whole grain mustard
  • freshly ground ginger
  • garlic

 

Instructions for Making This Recipe

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.

 

Prepare Your Ingredients

Fresh Ginger - Ginger Root

With a sharp knife and cutting board, mince the garlic. Using a fine-edge grater, grate the fresh ginger.

One of the easiest ways to peel the skin from fresh ginger root is to use the back edge of a spoon and just scrape the skin off. It works like a charm, and is much easier than trying to use a potato peeler or a knife. Then grate as needed.

I also like to freeze any unused ginger root in a plastic freezer bag. That way I always have fresh ginger when I need it.

Season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Buying Hint: When my grocer has skinless, boneless thighs on sale, I always try to buy as many packages as possible to freeze and use later.

Browning the chicken thighsHeat a large cast iron skillet and cook the seasoned chicken thighs in olive oil for 6-8 minutes on both sides, just to brown.

 I like to cook this dish in large cast iron skillet, which will go seamlessly from the stove top to the oven. Plus, it is excellent for frying chicken. 

 

Prepare the Glaze

Prepare the Glaze for the ChickenIn a glass bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, reduced sodium soy sauce, red wine vinegar, whole grain mustard, grated ginger and minced garlic.

I like to heat the apricot preserves in the microwave for 30-40 seconds for easier whisking. 

Adding the Glaze to the Browned ChickenPour the glaze over the browned chicken. After that I like to add a few rosemary sprigs to the chicken to give it a little extra flavor.

Glaze Chicken While it BakesPlace the cast iron skillet in preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, brushing with glaze 2 more times.

Serving Baked Apricot-Glazed Chicken Thighs on Blue Willow PlatterThis recipe will serve 4-6 people. Pair this chicken dish with your favorite Asian side dishes or with a salad or green vegetable. My Herbed Brown Rice goes well with it, too.

See more Chicken Recipes Here. Browse Asian Dinners Here. 

 

Featured Image - Recipe for Baked Apricot-Glazed Chicken Thighs

Baked Apricot-Glazed Chicken Thighs

I love using skinless, boneless, chicken thighs in my chicken recipes. The meat is always tender and juicy, and they make for a quick weeknight meal. These Baked Apricot-Glazed Chicken Thighs have the added bonus of a sweet and savory coating.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Serving Size 6

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Ingredients 

Apricot Glaze

  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves (heated in microwave for 30-40 seconds)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (freshly ground )
  • 1 large garlic clove (minced)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Gather the ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.

Prepare the Ingredients

  • Using a knife and cutting board, mince the garlic. Grate the fresh ginger root.
  • Season the chicken thighs on both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet and cook the seasoned chicken thighs in olive oil for 6-8 minutes on both sides, just to brown.

Prepare the Apricot Glaze

  • In a glass bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, whole grain mustard, freshly grated ginger and minced garlic.
  • Pour the glaze over the browned chicken and tuck fresh rosemary sprigs around the chicken for extra flavor.
  • Place the cast iron skillet in a preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, brushing with glaze 2 more times. Serves 4-6.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg

 

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