3-Ingredient Apricot Glazed Chicken

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or more olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup apricot jam/preserves
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
  • Dry roasted almond slices, lemon zest and chopped Italian parsley for garnish


    • METHOD:

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

    Heat a large (12 inch) cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

    Season the chicken on all sides with salt, pepper and sweet paprika.

    Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the hot pan.
    Sear the chicken thighs on both sides, beginning with skin side down, until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per side.

    Remove the browned chicken from the pan and set aside on a sheet tray.

    Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter, cooking until melted, followed by the onions and garlic.
    Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and sauté until fragrant and slightly softened, about 6 minutes.

    Using a wooden spoon, stir in the tamari, apricot preserves, lemon zest, white wine and chopped apricots, making sure to loosen any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
    Simmer for about 6 minutes to let flavors infuse.
    Nestle the browned chicken into the sauce.

    Place the skillet into the preheated oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F, about 25-30 minutes.

    Serve the chicken over mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash, spoon some of the pan sauce over the top and sprinkle with almond slices, lemon zest and chopped parsley.

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    COMMENTS / REVIEWS

    1. S
      Sheila

      Tried this for the first time as a party appetiser. Everyone was seriously impressed. So tasty, healthy and easy!

    2. D
      David Michel

      Oh my, was this delicious! I made this last night when I thought company was coming over. They ended up staying home and so I had this amazing all to myself.

    3. M
      Miranda

      Great option to make and take to lunch.

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      joy

      Made this for a gathering last night. Everyone raved and asked for the recipe. I was almost embarrassed by how easy it it. Spectacular dish!

    5. S
      Stevie

      Hi there -- just wanted to say thanks for the recipe.

    6. r
      rita

      Simple, delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.

    7. j
      joanne

      Love, love, love it.Made it twice now

    8. R
      Roberta

      I'm totally hooked. I will make this often. It is amazing.

    9. Y
      Yvonne

      What a beautiful recipe you put together for us.

    10. P
      Phyllis

      I admittedly made a few changes, but I think the concept is the same and made it so good.

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      sierra

      I made this for a party this weekend and it was a great hit!

    12. M
      Monica

      This stuff is seriously amazing!

    13. j
      joanne

      I work all day every day M-S. On my way home from work, I read this article, got home followed all the instructions they all taste good. Thank you for the recipe!!

    14. L
      Linda

      Love it! Simple yet delicious. Thank you.

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