1/2cuplow sodium chicken broth,(you can also use apple juice or apricot juice)
2tablespoonsapricot preserves(try using sugar-free apricot preserves)
1/2cupbarbecue sauce
sliced green onions,for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Add the apricots to the hot oil and cook for 1 minute per side.
Remove apricots from skillet and set aside.
In the meantime, rub the seasoning all over the chicken thighs.
Add remaining vegetable oil to the same skillet and set over medium heat.
Add chicken thighs to the hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes per side. You may have to cook the chicken thighs in batches if they don't all fit in your skillet. Please don't crowd the pan.
Remove chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside.
Return skillet to heat and turn down to LOW.
Stir in minced garlic; cook and stir for 20 seconds.
Carefully pour in the chicken broth and, using a whisk, scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Whisk in the apricot preserves; whisk until fully incorporated.
Whisk in the barbecue sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and add chicken thighs and apricots back into the skillet. Flip the chicken thighs and apricots around so that they are covered with the sauce.
Loosely cover the skillet with aluminum foil and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Chicken is cooked when internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Use an Instant Read Thermometer to check for doneness.
Remove from oven and let stand a few minutes.
Spoon sauce over the chicken, garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERSStore chicken thighs with the sauce in airtight containers; keep refrigerated for 3 to 4 days.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, American/Southern
Keyword: apricot chicken, baked chicken, baked chicken thighs, easy chicken dinner recipe, how to cook chicken thighs