Apricot-Ginger Chicken Thighs
Apricot-Ginger Chicken Thighs might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 25g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 440 calories. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. A mixture of pepper, garlic, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the ground ginger you could follow this main course with the Ginger Cake with Crystallized Ginger Frosting as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Instructions
In a bowl, mix chili powder, 1 Tbsp. ground ginger, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pat chicken dry and rub seasoning mixture into chicken. Cover; chill for at least 2 hours.
In a small pan, mix preserves, barbecue sauce, remaining ginger, lime juice and garlic. Stir over low heat until well combined.
Preheat oven to 350F; mist a large, shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, turning often with tongs, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Transfer chicken to baking dish and pour apricot glaze over, turning chicken to coat.
Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes.
Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.