Best 8 Hot And Sticky Apricot Glazed Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Hot and Sticky Apricot Glazed Chicken, a culinary symphony of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This dish promises an explosion of taste in every bite. The chicken is marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, then roasted to perfection, resulting in tender and juicy meat. The apricot glaze, made from fresh apricots, ginger, garlic, and a hint of chili, adds a sweet and tangy kick that perfectly complements the savory chicken. Serve this dish over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, and garnish with fresh cilantro for an unforgettable meal.

The article also includes a tantalizing collection of additional recipes that are sure to satisfy any palate. Treat yourself to the irresistible Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders, a kid-friendly favorite that combines crunchy breading with a flavorful parmesan cheese coating. For a taste of the Mediterranean, try the succulent Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken, where tender chicken is infused with the vibrant flavors of lemon, garlic, and herbs. And if you're craving a spicy kick, the Szechuan Chicken with Green Beans is a must-try, offering a harmonious blend of heat and savory flavors.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, these recipes provide a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delicious journey with our Hot and Sticky Apricot Glazed Chicken and the other tempting recipes featured in this article.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

3-INGREDIENT APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN



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With only a few ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, you can pull together this sweet, crispy, and juicy 3-Ingredient Apricot Glazed Chicken for your busiest days!

Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3-4 pounds bone-in (skin-on chicken parts (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or a combination))
8 ounces Catalina salad dressing
½ jar (about 5-6 ounces ) apricot jam
1 1 ouce envelope dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • For easy clean-up, line a roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken, skin-side up, on prepared pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 glaze ingredients.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and spread liberally on each piece.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /5th of the chicken + sauce, Calories 619.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Protein 56.8 g, Fat 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Cholesterol 174.1 mg, Sodium 875.4 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

STICKY APRICOT CHICKEN



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Easy, delicious sticky apricot chicken flavored with a little soy sauce and chilli flakes is a perfect dinner when served with almond and lemon pilaf rice.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Chicken     Dinner     Easy

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)
olive oil (for browning)
3/4 cup apricot jam/preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
zest and juice of 1 lemon (you need approximately 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice)
pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
salt & pepper to taste
2-3 tablespoons water (to thin down)
fresh parsley
Almond pilaf

Steps:

  • Heat a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add a splash of oil and brown the chicken pieces all over until the skin is crisp and golden, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, mix together all the glaze ingredients. Add 2 tablespoons water to thin the glaze out a little but not enough to make it overly watery.
  • When the chicken is golden brown and almost cooked through, pour off the excess fat.
  • Return the pot to the heat and add the glaze.
  • Allow the glaze to simmer gently, basting the chicken regularly until the glaze has reduced and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken on rice with a generous amount of glaze spooned over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 288 mg, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STICKY APRICOT DRUMSTICKS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 7h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken drumsticks (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup apricot jam
1/2 cup French dressing
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Use a paper towel to pat the chicken dry. Generously season on all sides with salt and pepper. In a large dish, whisk together the jam, dressing, vinegar and garlic and toss with the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on a baking sheet; reserve the extra marinade. Bake for 45 minutes, then remove the baking sheet from the oven and increase the temperature to 425 degrees F. Spoon the resesrved marinade over the chicken and sprinkle with the brown sugar. Bake until the glaze on the skin is caramelized, about 15 minutes more.
  • Serve the chicken on a platter and pour any additional marinade from the baking sheet over it.

SPICY APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



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Save yourself a trip to the store and check the fridge first. Chicken turns sweet and hot when you pull out the chili sauce, mustard and apricot preserves. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon hot mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through., Place chicken in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Brush occasionally with preserves mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



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This deliciously messy chicken is brushed with simple apricot glaze punctuated with hot pepper that produces a gorgeous amber lacquer when roasted.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup apricot jam
3 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 whole chicken, cut into parts (about 6 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine the jam, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brush with the glaze.
  • Roast, basting with the glaze, for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken and roast for 10 minutes more. Baste the chicken with the glaze and roast 5 minutes more, or until the glaze is just crisp.

STICKY GRILLED CHICKEN



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There will never be too many ways to barbecue chicken. In this recipe, molasses and apricot jam lend a sweet and sticky glaze.

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Chicken     Grill/Barbecue     Molasses     Apricot     Summer     Gourmet     Ginger

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press or minced
1 Tbsp grated peeled ginger
2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp ground cumin
Rounded 1/4 tsp cayenne
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
2 cups bottled unsweetened pomegranate juice
1 cup apricot jam (12 oz.), forced through a sieve if chunky
2 Tbsp molasses (not robust or blackstrap)
2 whole chickens (about 3 1/2 lb each), cut into 10 serving pieces (see cook's note below)

Steps:

  • Cook garlic, ginger, spices, and 1 tsp. kosher salt in oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pomegranate juice and boil until reduced to 1 cup, 12 to 19 minutes. Remove from heat, and then add jam and molasses and stir until jam has melted. Cool (it will thicken slightly). Transfer 3/4 cup sauce to a bowl and reserve for serving.
  • Prepare grill for indirect heat cooking over medium hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).
  • Pat chicken dry and season all over with 4 tsp. kosher salt. Oil grill rack, then grill chicken (in batches if necessary) skin side down first, directly over coals (covered only if using gas grill), turning once, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Move to area with no coals underneath (or over turned off burner for gas) and brush with some of sauce. Continue to grill, partially covered for charcoal (covered for gas), turning and brushing with sauce occasionally, until cooked through and well-glazed, 7 to 8 minutes for breasts, 15 to 20 minutes for dark meat.

HOT AND STICKY APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Apricot     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons hot mustard
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
8 chicken thighs with skin, excess fat trimmed

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine first 4 ingredients in small saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until preserves melt. Set glaze aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken generously on all sides with salt and pepper. Place chicken, skin side down, on outer edges of grill rack. Cover grill and cook chicken until skin is light golden, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes total. Continue to grill, brushing with glaze and turning occasionally, until skin is blackened in spots and juices run clear when thighs are pierced with fork, about 10 minutes longer. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

APRICOT CHICKEN WINGS



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Simple-to-make appetizers are the key to easy entertaining. A five-ingredient marinade flavors these juicy and tender chicken wings. -Robin Spires, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds chicken wings
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Place wings in a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting occasionally with remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apricots. Fresh, frozen, or dried apricots can all be used in this recipe. If using dried apricots, be sure to plump them up in hot water before using.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked through. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit before it is safe to eat.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Make the glaze ahead of time. The glaze can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Serve the chicken immediately. The chicken is best served hot and fresh from the oven.

Conclusion:

This hot and sticky apricot-glazed chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful marinade and then glazed with a sweet and sticky apricot glaze. The result is a tender, juicy chicken that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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