Apricot Glazed BBQ 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. C
      Corrie

      This was simple and delicious

    2. V
      Victor

      Thank you for another winner recipe!

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      Nandita

      Wow, I'm the first to make this? Cool. This was really easy to make

    4. S
      Susan

      LOVE IT! now my go to recipe.

    5. C
      Christel

      These were easy and delicious.

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      Justin Donie

      I loved it,I made it for a very dear friend and she was impressed

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      Bea

      I've already made this twice now, it's so easy to improvise!

    8. S
      Susan

      Made this tonight and it was wonderful!

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      Lindsey

      Just tried this recipe and really loved it.

    10. S
      Shelly Franz

      This is a very easy recipe- it's simple but delicious

    11. C
      Cristie

      This is delicious and easy!

    12. A
      Audrey

      I've made this several times…so good! it turned out delicous. Thanks for this recipe!!!!

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      Natalie

      Made this last night for my family and we love it.

    14. M
      Marilyn

      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!

    15. M
      Mark Thoeny

      OUTSTANDING

    16. E
      Erin M.

      I made this and it was marvelous!

    17. M
      Megan

      Loved it. Simple, but very tasty.

    18. A
      Angela

      I loved this. I don't have words to explain how delicious and amazing this dish is.

    19. K
      Kapil

      Perfect and simple to make. My husband loved it!

    20. C
      Chantel

      Loved this recipe! Simple and delicious.

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