Barbecue Apricot Chicken

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375˚F.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the apricots to the hot oil and cook for 1 minute per side.

Step 4

Remove apricots from skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the meantime, rub the seasoning all over the chicken thighs.

Step 6

Add remaining vegetable oil to the same skillet and set over medium heat.

Step 7

Add chicken thighs to the hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes per side. You may have to cook the chicken thighs in batches if they don't all fit in your skillet. Please don't crowd the pan.

Step 8

Remove chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside.

Step 9

Return skillet to heat and turn down to LOW.

Step 10

Stir in minced garlic; cook and stir for 20 seconds.

Step 11

Carefully pour in the chicken broth and, using a whisk, scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 12

Whisk in the apricot preserves; whisk until fully incorporated.

Step 13

Whisk in the barbecue sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Step 14

Remove from heat and add chicken thighs and apricots back into the skillet. Flip the chicken thighs and apricots around so that they are covered with the sauce.

Step 15

Loosely cover the skillet with aluminum foil and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Chicken is cooked when internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Use an Instant Read Thermometer to check for doneness.

Step 16

Remove from oven and let stand a few minutes.

Step 17

Spoon sauce over the chicken, garnish with green onions and serve.