Description
Juicy, sticky, and slightly tangy roasted chicken thighs glazed with apricot preserves and fresh thyme, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with crispy skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves (about 160g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small mixing bowl, combine apricot preserves, olive oil, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), minced garlic, fresh thyme, and chili flakes if using. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season both sides of each chicken thigh generously with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet or cast-iron skillet, leaving space between each piece.
- Brush the chicken thighs with half of the apricot glaze, coating the skin well.
- Roast the chicken for 25 minutes undisturbed until the skin starts to brown and crisp.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, brush with the remaining glaze, and turn on the broiler.
- Broil for 2-4 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning, until the glaze caramelizes and becomes sticky and bubbly.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
Pat chicken dry thoroughly for crispy skin. Apply glaze in two layers to build flavor without burning. Watch broiler carefully to avoid burning sugars. Let chicken rest before serving for juicy meat. Can substitute dried thyme (use one-third amount) or other herbs like rosemary or oregano. For leftovers, reheat in oven at 325°F to keep skin crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 chicken thig
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 32
Keywords: apricot glazed chicken, roasted chicken thighs, apricot preserves, fresh thyme, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, gluten-free chicken