Apricot-Glazed Chicken

By á-1399

Pampered Chef
Calories 580, total fat 29 g, saturated fat 6 g, cholesterol 165 g, carbohydrate 21 g, protein 57 g, sodium 760 g, fiber less than 1 g

Ingredients

• 1/2 c reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 c rice vinegar
• 3 T sesame oil
• 1 T peeled, finely chopped fresh gingerroot
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 broiler-fryer chicken (about 4 lbs), cut into quarters
• 1/3 c apricot preserves, warmed
• 1/4 c thinly sliced green onions with tops
• 1/4 c toasted slivered almonds

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 490mins
Cooking time 545mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In stainless (2 qt) Mixing Bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, oil, gingerroot and garlic pressed with Garlic Press. Rinse chicken and trim any excess fat. Place chicken and marinade in resealable plastic food storage bag; turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 8 hrs. or overnight, turning occasionally.
2. When ready to grill, prepare grill for indirect cooking over medium coals. Remove chicken from marinade; discard plastic bag with marinade. Place chicken, skin side up, on grid or grill. Grill, covered, 40-50 minutes or until Pocket Thermometer reads 170 in thickest part of breast or 180 in thickest part of thigh portion and juices run clear.
3. Place preserves in Small Micro-Cooker. Microwave on High 30-40 seconds or until warm. Brush chicken evenly with preserves using BBQ Basting Brush. Grill, covered, 3-5 Minutes. Remove chicken from grill to serving platter using tongs. Sprinkle with green onions and almonds.