Apricot Chicken with Almonds

1. 1

   Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Lightly oil a 13- by 9-inch flameproof baking dish (not glass).

3. 3

   Pat chicken dry and sprinkle all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper total, then arrange at least 1/4 inch apart in baking dish.

4. 4

   Bake 10 minutes.

5. 5

   While chicken bakes, toast almonds in a small baking pan in oven, stirring twice, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, cook apricot preserves, soy sauce, mustard, butter, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until preserves are melted.

7. 7

   Pour sauce over chicken and continue to bake until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes more.

8. 8

   Turn on broiler and broil chicken 4 to 5 inches from heat, basting once, until chicken is glazed and browned in spots, about 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve sprinkled with almonds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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