Apricot-Glazed Chicken
Succulent chicken drumsticks marinated and roasted in a sweet and savory Asian-inspired apricot glaze made with shallots, ginger, soy sauce, and apricot preserves. The perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors makes this dish irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
- •½ cup finely chopped shallots (2 large)
- •¼ cup finely chopped peeled ginger
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •½ cup red-wine vinegar
- •⅔ cup soy sauce
- •1 cup apricot preserves (12 ounces)
- •16 pieces chicken drumsticks (4 1/2 pounds)
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook shallots and ginger in oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and boil until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, preserves, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
22 min
- 2.
Purée sauce in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then cool to room temperature.
5 min
- 3.
Divide chicken between 2 large sealable bags and pour marinade over chicken. Seal bags, pressing out excess air, and marinate, chilled, turning bag over occasionally, at least 8 hours.
480 min
- 4.
Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
10 min
- 5.
Line a 17- by 12-inch shallow heavy baking pan with 2 slightly overlapping sheets of foil, then lightly oil foil. Arrange chicken (with marinade) in 1 layer in pan. Roast chicken, turning once, until deep brown, cooked through, and glazed, about 40 minutes total.
40 min
