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APRICOT-GLAZED GRILLED CHICKEN
Apricot-glazed grilled chicken thighs are a great try for your next backyard barbecue session. Courtesy of The Healthy Maven, these juicy marinated chicken thighs are worth getting your fingers sticky for! We recommend serving them with a big helping of greens or roasted veggies on the side.
Ingredients for servings
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½ cup ketchup certified gluten-free if necessary
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1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1 ½ teaspoons molasses
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½ cup unsweetened dried apricots
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¼ cup water
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1 ½ teaspoons dried ground mustard
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1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon sea salt
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12 chicken thighs about 3.5 ounces or 98g per thigh
Directions
Place apricots in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 1 hour.
Drain apricots and place in a blender or food processor, and blend until a smooth paste is formed.
In a medium-sized pot, add apricot paste with all the ingredients except the chicken thighs. Bring ingredients to a boil and then lower to a simmer; cook for 20 minutes.
Let cool slightly before marinating chicken for at least 1 hour in fridge, but ideally overnight.
Preheat grill to medium-high and lightly oil grates. Grill the chicken thighs for about 6 minutes on each side (12 minutes total).
Notes
Cook time may be longer for larger chicken thighs or breasts, so poke the thigh with a fork or skewer and see if the juices run clear to indicate they’ve been cooked thoroughly.