Jam Coffee Glazed Chicken

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

03 - ½ teaspoon salt

04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Glaze

05 - 3 tablespoons apricot jam (up to ¼ cup)

06 - 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, cooled

07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar

10 - 1 garlic clove, minced

11 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub evenly with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

03 - In a small bowl, whisk apricot jam, coffee, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, minced garlic, and smoked paprika until smooth.

04 - Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish or ovenproof skillet. Brush with half of the glaze. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

05 - Brush remaining glaze over chicken. Return to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and glaze is caramelized.

06 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

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Crispy skin meets a glossy, caramelized glaze that tastes like a secret blend of sweet, tangy, and sophisticated all at once.
It's ready in under an hour but feels like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen.
That first bite always catches people off guard in the best way—they can never quite name all the flavors.

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Don't skip the cooling step for the coffee—hot coffee can curdle the jam glaze and ruin the texture you're after.
If your glaze looks too thick before brushing, whisk in a teaspoon of water; too thin, let it sit a minute and it will set up.

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