Description
Sizzling “Barbecue Apricot Chicken” delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Juicy chicken marinated in a rich apricot glaze promises a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
Fresh Produce and Aromatics:
- 6 to 8 small apricots, halved and seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Cooking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chicken seasoning blend (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) low sodium chicken broth (or apple/apricot juice)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) apricot preserves (sugar-free option available)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Warm a skillet to medium temperature and drizzle oil across the surface.
- Gently caramelize apricots until they develop a golden-brown exterior, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Season chicken thighs with aromatic spices and place them in the identical skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, bronze crust.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic into the pan, stirring until its fragrance permeates the kitchen.
- Create a vibrant sauce by whisking together chicken broth, tangy apricot preserves, and smoky barbecue sauce directly in the skillet.
- Nestle the previously caramelized apricots among the chicken pieces, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
- Reduce heat, cover the skillet, and allow the chicken to gently simmer until it reaches complete doneness and absorbs the complex sauce flavors.
- Remove from heat and garnish with delicate green onion slivers for a fresh, aromatic finish.
- Plate the chicken, ensuring each serving includes a generous portion of the caramelized apricots and rich sauce.
Notes
- Select chicken thighs with bone-in for deeper flavor and juicier meat during cooking.
- Caramelize apricots slowly to develop rich, sweet undertones without burning them.
- Use low-sodium barbecue sauce to control salt content and prevent over-seasoning.
- For gluten-free version, replace standard barbecue sauce with certified gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg