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["Preheat the oven to 400u00b0 F.", "Spray a 9"" metal pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.", "Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and black pepper. Arrange skin side up in the baking pan.", "Whisk together the apricot preserves, honey, tamari, and ginger root in a medium bowl until combined. Spoon about 1/2 of the mixture evenly over the tops of the chicken thighs.", "Transfer the baking pan to the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake the chicken for 18-20 minutes, until the sauce is gently sizzling.", "Open the oven. Use a spoon to baste the chicken with any released juices and sauce. Spoon all but 2 tablespoons of the remaining apricot mixture over the tops of the chicken thighs.", "Continue baking for 10 minutes longer. Remove the chicken thighs from the oven.", "Set the oven to broil. Baste the chicken once more in the sauce and released juices. Spoon the remaining 2 tablespoons of the apricot mixture over the tops of the chicken thighs.", "Carefully transfer the pan to the uppermost rack of the oven, 4-5"" beneath the heat source. Broil the chicken for 2-4 minutes, keeping a close eye on it, until the skin is golden brown and internal temperature reads at least 165u00b0 F.", "Carefully remove the baking pan from the oven. Allow the chicken to rest for 5-7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and spoon the apricot sauce left in the baking dish over the top. Serve immediately."]
