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Apricot Glazed Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 3, 2011
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The sweetness of fruit preserves, the tanginess of balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard--together they make a perfect glaze for juicy grilled thighs.

Apricot Glazed Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves, large pieces cut up
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    When grill is heated, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once and brushing with preserves mixture once halfway through cooking time. Discard any remaining preserves mixture.

Nutrition

255 Calories
13g Total Fat
30g Protein
5g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe
Calories
255
Calories from Fat
115
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
240mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
3g
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
14%
14%
Exchanges:
4 1/2 Lean Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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