Can you use a different cut of chicken, like chicken thighs?

I didn't try it with thighs, but I think it would work - I would just leave them whole, and you'd just need to bake it a bit longer since they are thicker.

Could you grill this recipe?

Yes, and maybe just use sesame oil and soy sauce to marinate the chicken or brush it as it's grilling.

Are there any other jams/preserves that could work in a pinch?

Orange would work great, or a drizzle of honey could be used in a pinch too!

What veggies can I add to this?

I love this with the fresh cucumber pictured, but you could also add some air-fried broccoli or green beans.

What could you substitute for the scallions?

Thinly sliced shallots would be delicious here!

Could you make this vegetarian with tofu?

Yes! Use this sesame apricot tofu recipe. Same flavors and also very very delicious!

Apricot Chicken with Charred Scallions Recipe

Description

This apricot chicken, made on a sheet pan, is so easy and SO GOOD! Just a few simple ingredients, minimal cleanup, and a major flavor boost from the roasty charred scallions on top.

Ingredients

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Sesame Apricot Chicken with Charred Scallions

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon kosher salt + 10 cracks of freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
10 scallions, sliced in half lengthwise
1/4 cup apricot preserves
a few tablespoons of chili crisp

For serving:

Rice
Any other vegetables – I like cucumbers

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Instructions

Preheat: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place an oven rack in top 1/3 of oven.
Prep Scallions: Cut the scallions in half lengthwise.
Prep Chicken: Cut the chicken into thinner pieces horizontally. Place chicken on a sheet pan; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle sesame oil and soy sauce directly over the chicken.
Add Scallions: Toss the scallions in some of the oil.
Bake: Place the scallions on top of the chicken. Bake for 6 minutes on the rack that is in the top 1/3 of the oven.
Broil: Turn the broiler on; broil for 1-2 minutes – the goal is to get the chicken cooked through (165 degrees) a small amount of charring on the scallions. There is tons of yummy flavor in those charred bits! Immediately spoon apricot jam and chili crisp over the top of each piece so it kind of melts in.
Serve: Serve chicken and a tangle of the charred scallions with rice, spooning extra pan juices over the top (or just drizzling with extra sesame oil and soy sauce). Humble method, max flavor!

Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Keywords: apricot chicken, sheet pan chicken, chicken dinner recipe