Mahogany Glazed Chicken Recipe

Name: Mahogany Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (or breasts and thighs, whatever combination you prefer); 5 -6 tablespoons apricot preserves; 2 -3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 -3 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 ½ teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 -2 mandarin orange, fruit cups; ¼ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450°F If using bone-on chicken, place chicken pieces bone side down in pan.
2
Otherwise, arrange in a baking dish.
3
In small bowl, stir preserves, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and Dijon until blended.
4
Pour broth around chicken in the pan.
5
Brush onethird of glaze over chicken pieces.
6
Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
7
Roast chicken pieces 10 minutes, then brush with half of remaining glaze.
8
Repeat every 10 minutes glazing pieces until thermometer inserted into meat (without touching bone) reaches 165oF.
9
Remove chicken pieces to a plate and let stand at least 5 minutes so juices can redistribute.
10
While chicken is resting, stir pan drippings over stove to thicken and reduce.
11
You can add a little cornstarch to cold water and add to drippings if they are not thickening.
12
When sauce is consistency that you want, add about 2 handfuls of oranges (optional).
13
Pour over chicken and serve.

316

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts (or breasts and thighs, whatever combination you prefer), 5 -6 tablespoons apricot preserves, 2 -3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 -3 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Mahogany Glazed 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.

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Mahogany Glazed Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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