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Flavorful Apricot and Dijon Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs with Fresh Thyme

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A quick and easy baked chicken thigh recipe featuring a sweet and tangy apricot and Dijon mustard glaze with fresh thyme, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds or 1.4 kg)
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam (60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (30 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (about 1 tablespoon fresh leaves) or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (15 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine apricot jam, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. Using tongs, dip each chicken thigh into the glaze, coating both sides evenly. Place the glazed thighs skin-side up in a baking dish or on a rimmed sheet pan. Reserve some glaze for basting.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Baste each thigh with the reserved glaze and return to the oven.
  7. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is golden, sticky, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Optionally, broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Apply glaze twice for best flavor and sticky texture. If glaze darkens too quickly, tent with foil. Fresh thyme preferred over dried for brighter flavor. Broil carefully to avoid burning the sugar in the glaze. Thaw frozen chicken fully before use.

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Keywords: apricot glazed chicken, baked chicken thighs, Dijon mustard chicken, easy chicken recipe, fresh thyme chicken, weeknight dinner, sweet and savory chicken

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