Baked Apricot-Glazed Chicken Thighs

Here's a delicious recipe to make this fall for your family. Serve with your choice of vegetable and Herbed Brown Rice.

6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to season
1/2 cup apricot preserves, heated in microwave for 1-2 minutes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon freshly ground ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat a large cast iron skillet and cook the seasoned chicken thighs in olive oil 6-8 minutes on both sides, just to brown. 

In a glass bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, soy sauce, wine vinegar, mustard, ginger and garlic. Pour glaze over browned chicken and place in oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, brushing with glaze 2 more times. Serves 4-6.

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