Orange Cracker Apricot Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Thigh Recipes. (Orange Cracker Apricot Chicken Recipe). This recipe makes very moist chicken thighs breaded with cracker crumbs and coated in apricot preserves. I make this at least once every two weeks.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 thighs

Orange Cracker Apricot Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup whole-wheat cracker crumbs

1 tablespoon grated orange zest

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

4 skinless

boneless chicken thighs

¼ cup apricot preserves

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Whisk together the orange juice mustard and salt in a small bowl. Mix together the cracker crumbs orange zest and black pepper on a plate. Coat each chicken thigh in the orange juice mixture and then press into the cracker crumb mixture to cover both sides completely. Place the breaded thighs on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes; flip and continue baking until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 4

Switch the oven setting to 'Broil.'

Step 5

Top each thigh with 1 tablespoon of the apricot preserves and place beneath the oven's broiler until the preserves begin to caramelize 2 to 3 minutes. When the chicken looks like it is starting to burn it is done.

Nutritional Information

Orange Cracker Apricot Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 328.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.9g 42%

Carbohydrates: 27.8g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 9%

Sugars: 9.4g

Fat: 14.9g 23%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 20%

Cholesterol: 70.9mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 189IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.7mg 75%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 7.7mg 13%

Folate: 13.3mcg 3%

Calcium: 26mg 3%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 36.5mg 13%

Potassium: 257.4mg 7%

Sodium: 666.6mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 134.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.