Go Back Email Link
–+ servings

Apricot Breaded Chicken Thighs

5 from 2 votes
Serves: 4 -6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 3 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika

Crumb mixture

  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
  • Salt & pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a shallow baking dish
  3. In a bowl, combine in the apricot jam, mustard, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Whisk together using a fork or whisk to help break up any clumps from the jam.
  4. Pour the marinade over the chicken and coat evenly with your hands
  5. In a separate bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with 2 tsp of olive oil, chopped parsley and pinch of salt and pepper, then sprinkle the crumb mix over the chicken.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or your favorite sides.