marinated chicken thighs with tangy apricot glaze

Name: Marinated Chicken Thighs with Tangy Apricot Glaze
Prep time: 4 h 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 pound(s) chicken thighs; ## MARINATE:; 3/4 cup(s) apricot preserves; 1/2 cup(s) dry sherry; 2 teaspoon(s) spicy brown mustard; 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice (fresh squeezed is best); 1 teaspoon(s) roasted garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) thyme; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; ## APRICOT GLAZE:; 3/4 cup(s) apricot glaze; 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) spicy brown mustard; 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Jul 15, 2014

This is a wonderful main dish featuring boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated in a sweet yet zesty apricot sauce and then perfectly roasted (or grilled) and topped with a tangy apricot glaze. It's a recipe I created years ago for a cooking contest (called Ready, Set, Cook! #15) that was hosted at another recipe site. I didn't win the contest, but the recipe received positive reviews.

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prep time 4 Hr 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 1/2-3 pounds chicken thighs
MARINATE:
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed is best)
1 teaspoon roasted garlic, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
APRICOT GLAZE:
3/4 cup apricot glaze
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice

How To Make marinated chicken thighs with tangy apricot glaze

Step 1

Whisk together apricot preserves, sherry, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper until well blended and smooth. Place marinade in gallon-size plastic bag or narrow dish. Add chicken thighs; place in refrigerator for 4-6 hours, turning chicken occasionally to ensure even marinating.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 3

Remove thighs from marinade, and place thighs in a single layer in a lightly oiled baking dish. (A little marinade residue can be left on chicken, but discard excess marinade.) Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until thoroughly done.
Step 4

During last 15 minutes of roasting time, place 3/4 cup apricot preserves in a small saucepan; heat over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes (or until preserves are of a syrup consistency). Add mustard, brown sugar and lemon juice, and let simmer over low heat until glaze just slightly thickens.
Step 5

Serve with the glaze drizzled over chicken thighs.
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