Baked Apricot Chicken
Baked Apricot Chicken pairs juicy thighs with a sticky, sweet-tangy glaze made from apricot preserves, French dressing, and onion soup mix. The sauce bakes into a glossy coating that balances fruity sweetness with savory depth. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering, it’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish with minimal prep.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Apricot Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a medium bowl, stir together the apricot preserves, dressing, and soup mix until well combined.
- 3
Arrange the chicken thighs in a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the apricot mixture over the chicken.
- 4
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 50 to 60 minutes.
- 5
Enjoy!
- Calories 2014.13 kcal High 101%
- Protein 378.77 g Good Source 758%
- Carbohydrate 23.76 g 9%
- Total Fat 46.57 g High 60%
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1271.7 mg High 424%
- Sodium 3636.04 mg High 158%
- Dietary Fiber 0.96 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 16.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.24 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.36 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Apricot Chicken is made with 4 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apricot Preserves, French Dressing, Onion Soup Mix, and Whole Chicken. Each serving provides about 2014.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Apricot Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Apricot Preserves, French Dressing, Onion Soup Mix, Whole Chicken. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Apricot Chicken?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2014.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Apricot Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Apricot Chicken healthy?
- Baked Apricot Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 2014.13 calories and 378.77 g of protein, or 758% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3636.04 mg (158% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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