Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken

A tangy marinade made with apricot jam, soy sauce, Mirin, ginger, and Dijon mustard. The marinade pairs beautifully with chicken breasts but can be paired with pork and turkey.

Course grilling

Cuisine American

Keyword apricot marinated chicken, grilled apricot chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings

Calories 158kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

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Grill Pan
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Cutting Board
meat mallet
Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium shallot peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 cup apricot preserves
⅓ cup soy sauce ( low sodium) can use tamarind
2 Tablespoon mirin
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
6 medium boneless skinless chicken breast about 5 to 6 ounces each
non-stick baking spray

Instructions

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon olive oil.
To the saucepan, add the chopped shallot and saute for about 2 to 3 minutes to soften the shallots. Stir in 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic, saute for another 10 to 15 seconds to allow the flavors to blend.
To the saucepan, whisk in 1 cup apricot preserves, ⅓ cup soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons mirin, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir frequently and allow the preserves to dissolve and the mixture will begin to bubble, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to allow the marinade to cool a bit while you prepare the chicken.
Trim the chicken breasts of any excess fat. Use a meat mallet to flatten the cutlets to about 1 ½ inches thick. Place the chicken breast into a large gallon storage bag or baking pan and add the cooled marinade.
Seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours up to overnight. (the chicken can be frozen at this point as well)
When ready to grill, remove chicken breasts from the storage bag and pat dry, discard the marinade.
Spray the grill pan or grill with non-stick spray. To grill the chicken, heat the grill pan or grill to medium heat. Add the chicken and grill for 5 minutes, flip chicken and allow to cook another 4-5 minutes.
(Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken will be 165°F/ chicken when cooked through)
Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite sides, soups, or salads.

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