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Orange Cracker Apricot Chicken

Name: Orange Cracker Apricot Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.75 cup whole-wheat cracker crumbs; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 0.25 cup apricot preserves

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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.

Recipe by rSteinbock

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 thighs

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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

Directions

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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.
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).
Switch the oven setting to 'Broil.'
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

328	Calories
15g	Fat
28g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 328
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Sodium 667mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 8mg	39%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 257mg	5%

* 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.