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Gluten-Free Baked Apricot-Ginger Chicken Thighs
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Spray a 9-inch metal pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
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Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and black pepper. Arrange skin side up in the baking pan.
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Whisk together the apricot preserves, honey, tamari, and ginger root in a medium bowl until combined. Spoon about half of the mixture evenly over the tops of the chicken thighs.
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Gluten-Free Baked Apricot-Ginger Chicken Thighs
Bake the chicken on middle rack of oven until the sauce is gently sizzling, 18-20 minutes.
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Open the oven. Use a spoon to baste the chicken with any released juices and sauce. Spoon all but 2 tablespoons of the remaining apricot mixture over the tops of the chicken thighs.
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Gluten-Free Baked Apricot-Ginger Chicken Thighs
Continue baking for 10 minutes.
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Set the oven to broil. Baste the chicken once more in the sauce and released juices. Spoon the remaining 2 tablespoons of the apricot mixture over the tops of the chicken thighs.
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Gluten-Free Baked Apricot-Ginger Chicken Thighs
Carefully transfer the pan to the uppermost rack of the oven, 4-5 inches beneath the heat source. Broil the chicken, keeping a close eye on it, until the skin is golden brown, 2-4 minutes. The internal temperature of the flesh of the thigh midway between the skin and bone should reach at least 165ºF.
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Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Gluten-Free Baked Apricot-Ginger Chicken Thighs
Allow the chicken to rest for 5-7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and spoon the apricot sauce left in the baking dish over the top. Serve immediately.
