Glazed Apricot Chicken Recipe

Name: Glazed Apricot Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon black bean paste; 1/2 teaspoon chili paste (I used Rooster brand - hot!) (optional); 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/4 cup apricot jam; 1 chicken, quartered

Servings: persons

1
Combine all ingredients except chicken in a mouli or blender and zap until garlic disintegrates.
2
Place chicken in ziploc bag and pour in marinade.
3
Zip up and massage chicken well with marinade.
4
Refrigerate anywhere from 4-24 hours (mine was in the fridge for about 22).
5
Giving the bag a couple of turns during the day to redistribute the marinade.
6
Preheat oven to 425F.
7
Place chicken, skin-side-up in a large, shallow roasting pan and roast 1 hour or until chicken is golden-brown.
8
Baste a couple of times.
9
This made lovely drippings and lots of them.
10
So I boiled up a batch of rice using the drippings for part of the water.
11
Very flavourful!

101

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon black bean paste, 1/2 teaspoon chili paste (I used Rooster brand - hot!) (optional), and more.

Yes, Glazed Apricot Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Glazed Apricot Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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