Description
Enjoy a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors with this Apricot Chicken recipe. Tender chicken thighs glazed with a tangy apricot sauce, served with charred scallions for a delicious contrast. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Apricot Glaze:
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 bunch scallions, trimmed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil, then brush with apricot glaze and cook covered until caramelized.
- Char Scallions: Char scallions in olive oil until tender.
- Serve: Top chicken with scallions, parsley, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or a green salad.
- For extra tang, squeeze fresh lemon over the finished dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with scallions
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
