Honey-Glazed Utah Apricot Chicken Thighs with Rosemary

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet Utah apricot honey sauce and infused with fragrant fresh rosemary for a bright, savory finish. This American-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup Utah apricot preserves
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and cook 3 minutes more.
Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup Utah apricot preserves, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
Step 4: Pour apricot glaze evenly over chicken thighs, then transfer skillet to oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken registers 165°F internally and glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from oven, spoon extra glaze over chicken, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.