Easy Baked Apricot Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Easy Baked Apricot Chicken, a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Featuring tender, bone-in chicken thighs coated in a luscious apricot glaze made with apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and fresh rosemary, this recipe creates a perfectly caramelized finish that's simply irresistible. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a hands-off bake in the oven, it’s an effortless yet impressive dish that’s ideal for busy evenings or casual entertaining. Serve it alongside steamed rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad for a wholesome and satisfying meal that will become a family favorite. Discover how this comforting classic transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, and water. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 3

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place them in the prepared baking dish in a single layer, skin-side up.

Step 4

Pour the apricot glaze over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated evenly. Use a spoon or brush to spread the glaze, if needed.

Step 5

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). For crispy skin, switch to broil mode during the final 3–5 minutes of cooking, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 7

Serve the baked apricot chicken with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete and delicious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1339.2 grams (1339.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3014

Total Fat 174.90g	224%
Saturated Fat 46.30g	232%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 729mg	243%
Sodium 4991mg	217%
Total Carbohydrate 180.60g	66%
Dietary Fiber 0.80g	3%
Total Sugars 176.20g
Protein 165.40g	331%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 127mg	10%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 2160mg	46%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.2%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 24.4%