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Golden brown baked apricot chicken thighs arranged on a platter, garnished with fresh parsley.

Baked Apricot Chicken Thighs

Incredibly flavorful and easy-to-make baked chicken thighs with a beautiful sticky-sweet apricot glaze. A perfect weeknight meal that's both tender and juicy, delivering a balanced sweet and savory experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 chicken thighs
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 364
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup apricot jam
  • ¼ cup finely diced onions
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Meat thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Sauce
  2. Chicken

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 467mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best results, pat the chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. A meat thermometer is highly recommended for perfectly cooked, juicy chicken. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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