Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken

• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Garlic Clove
• Chicken Breast Halves
• Chicken Thighs
• Chicken Drumsticks
• Fine Sea Salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Cooking Spray

How to Make Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken

1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup apricot preserves, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
2. Prepare your grill for indirect grilling. If using gas, heat one side to medium-high and leave the other side off. For charcoal, arrange coals on one side, leaving the other empty.
3. Let the chicken breasts sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4. Season chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper.
5. Place chicken, meaty side down, on a grill rack coated with cooking spray over direct heat.
6. Grill for 5 minutes, or until nicely browned.
7. Turn chicken over.
8. Baste generously with the apricot mixture.
9. Grill for 5 minutes over direct heat, until browned.
10. Turn chicken over, moving it to the indirect heat side of the grill.
11. Baste with the apricot mixture.
12. Cover the grill and cook for 15 minutes.
13. Turn chicken over.
14. Baste with the apricot mixture.
15. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring the chicken is fully cooked.
16. **For the Asian-Glazed Variation:** Combine 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sambal oelek, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Prepare the chicken as above, omitting the apricot glaze and using the hoisin mixture instead, basting after each turn.
17. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!