Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp apricot preserves
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned
2 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
2 chicken drumsticks, skinned
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
cooking spray

Directions:

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well.
2. Prepare grill for indirect grilling. If using a gas grill, heat one side to medium-high and leave one side with no heat. If using a charcoal grill, arrange hot coals on one side of charcoal grate, leaving the other side empty.
3. Let chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Place chicken, meaty sides down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray over direct heat; grill 5 minutes or until browned.
4. Turn chicken over; baste with apricot mixture. Grill 5 minutes over direct heat or until browned. Turn chicken over, moving it over indirect heat; baste with apricot mixture. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken over; baste with apricot mixture. Cook 20 minutes or until done.
Asian-Glazed Grilled Chicken Variation:.
Combine 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (or other hot chile sauce), and 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring well until blended. Prepare Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken, omitting apricot preserves, vinegar, olive oil, and garlic. Baste chicken with hoisin mixture after each turn. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half or 1 thigh and 1 drumstick).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	340.2 Kcal (1424 kJ)
Calories from fat	184.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.49g	32%
Cholesterol	87.56mg	29%
Sodium	839.79mg	35%
Potassium	279.57mg	6%
Total Carbs	18.05g	6%
Sugars	9.01g	36%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	4%
Protein	21.95g	44%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	29.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	271.3 Kcal (1136 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.34g	32%
Cholesterol	69.83mg	29%
Sodium	669.72mg	35%
Potassium	222.96mg	6%
Total Carbs	14.39g	6%
Sugars	7.18g	36%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	4%
Protein	17.5g	44%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Iron	0.8mg	6%
Calcium	23.5mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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