TESTED & PERFECTED MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TANGY APRICOT GLAZE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
2 1?2 - 3 lbs chicken thighs MARINADE 3?4 cup apricot preserves 1?2 cup dry sherry 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon roasted garlic, minced 1 teaspoon thyme 1?2 teaspoon salt 1?2 teaspoon black pepper TANGY APRICOT GLAZE 3?4 cup apricot preserves 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
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. Preheat oven to 350. 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. During last 15 minutes of roasting time, place 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 thickens just slightly. Serve glaze over chicken thighs.
by: Northwestgal
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