Looking for a delicious and speedy dinner option that’s bursting with flavor? This Apricot Chicken recipe is here to save the day! This dish boasts the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it a family favorite. What we love most about it is that it’s a breeze to whip up, taking just around 30 minutes from start to finish. The succulent drumsticks, glazed with a luscious apricot sauce, paired with fluffy couscous, create a harmonious meal that’s both comforting and tasty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chunky apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). While it’s heating up, season the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the drumsticks and sear them until they’re nicely browned on all sides, which should take about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the apricot preserves, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger. This blend will become the delightful glaze for your chicken.
- Pour the apricot glaze over the seared chicken in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for around 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
- While the chicken is baking, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove it from the heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes or until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid. Fluff it with a fork.
- Serve your succulent apricot-glazed chicken drumsticks on a bed of fluffy couscous. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy. Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the apricot glaze by adding more or less preserves. Pair this dish with some steamed vegetables or a simple side salad for an extra nutritious boost. Leftovers? Enjoy them for lunch the next day – they’re just as scrumptious.
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
