Baked Apricot Orange Chicken Recipe

Sweet and savory perfection! This Baked Apricot Orange Chicken recipe elevates classic roasted chicken with a burst of citrus and apricot. The Silver Palate-inspired recipe features succulent chicken baked to juicy perfection with a tangy orange marmalade glaze and sweet apricots. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for a weeknight dinner or special occasion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 940.3 kcal
Protein 106g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Apricot Orange Chicken

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 lbs total)
  • 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • Apple Juice
  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

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How to Make Baked Apricot Orange Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 lbs total) in a 9x13 inch baking dish, skin side up. Season generously with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp ground ginger.
  3. Spread 1/2 cup orange marmalade evenly over the chicken breasts.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and add 1 cup dried apricots, distributed evenly over the chicken.
  7. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar over the apricots and chicken. Return to the oven and bake for 40 minutes, basting with pan juices every 15 minutes.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with pan juices.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

328g

Fat

59g

Carbs

30g

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