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Orange Cracker Apricot Chicken
Servings:
4
Ready In:
45 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Wait Time:
0 minutes
Spiciness:
0/5

Ingredients

  • 2 (tablespoon) orange juice
  • 2 (tablespoon) Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 (teaspoon) salt
  • 3/4 (cup) saltine crackers, crumbled
  • 1 (tablespoon) grated orange zest
  • 1/4 (teaspoon) ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 (cup) apricot preserves

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together the orange juice, mustard, and salt in a small bowl. Mix together the cracker crumbs, orange zest, and black pepper on a plate. Coat each chicken thigh in the orange juice mixture and then press into the cracker crumb mixture to cover both sides completely. Place the breaded thighs on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes; flip and continue baking until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  4. Switch the oven setting to 'Broil.'
  5. Top each thigh with 1 tablespoon of the apricot preserves and place beneath the oven's broiler until the preserves begin to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. When the chicken looks like it is starting to burn it is done.

Nutrition Information

This nutrition information is an estimate only. We use software to calculate the nutritional analysis from the individual ingredients in each recipe. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, we make no representation or warranty regarding the information, and there can be no assurance that any of the information contained therein has not been, or will not be changed or altered.

amount per serving
Calories
68
Total Fat
2g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
24mg
Sodium
513mg
Carbohydrate
7g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
4g
Protein
6g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
12%
Calcium
4%
Iron
6%
Potassium
46mg

Comments

  • Debbie
    Debbie

    Even better the next day!

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    Most things are better after they've had time for the flavors to marry.

    about 1 year ago
  • ryan
    ryan

    I think marinating it in the juices and more mustard would have imparted more flavor, after the crackers and jam that is what I tasted and not the mustard. My family LOVED it though! and according to my calculations it was 3 points on weight watchers!

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    @Ryan, this is a really good recipe. I like to encourage home cooks to experiment with different flavor profiles, and to add or subtract ingredients as per their individual palates.

    about 1 year ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    We quadrupled the recipe for my family of 5 and the kids loved it. We didnt have much left over.

    about 1 year ago
  • Lauren
    Lauren

    I just took chicken tenders and layered in a dish and pored all the ingerdients over and toped with the saltines and butter. Just put in oven I will let you know if it turns out. I really wanted a 1 pot dish without the extra steps.

    about 1 year ago
  • Lauren
    Lauren

    Turned out GREAT. When putting together in 1 pot just make sure it is only 1 layer deep. Definately a keeper at our house.

    about 1 year ago
  • Briana
    Briana

    I wanted to make this for dinner but found myself with not a lot of time to do it so I just used what I had on hand.. I used chicken breasts cut in half and lemon zest instead of orange zest cuz that's what I had. I did what Lauren did too and threw it all in a caserole dish. I did wait on the apricot preserves though and broiled it on top and MY GOODNESS was it good! Seriously try it! I'm pregnant and super picky about food at the moment and it was a smashing hit with me, my husband and our girls! I'll be making it again soon!

    12 months ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    Briana, good suggestions.

    12 months ago
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    We would have enjoyed it better with a crispy crust. I would cook it a little longer.

    4 months ago
  • Gwenda
    Gwenda

    Loved it! Great recipe! It really kept the chicken super moist and the saltines didn't get soggy like a shake n bake can do..... Def will make again!

    15 days ago

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