Jam Coffee Glazed Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken thighs with a sweet, tangy jam and coffee glaze enhanced by smoked paprika and garlic.

# 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 (optional)

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and rub evenly with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Whisk apricot jam, cooled coffee, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, minced garlic, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish or ovenproof skillet and brush with half of the glaze.
05 - Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
06 - Brush the remaining glaze over the chicken and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze caramelizes.
07 - Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and optionally garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns pantry odds and ends into a glaze that tastes like you planned it all along.
  • The coffee adds a smoky depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
  • Cleanup is easy, and the flavor is anything but ordinary.
02 -
  • Do not skip patting the chicken dry, wet skin will steam instead of crisping under the glaze.
  • Let the coffee cool before whisking it into the jam, or the heat will make the mixture separate and turn oily.
  • If the glaze starts to darken too fast, tent the pan with foil for the last few minutes.
03 -
  • Brush the glaze on in two stages so the first layer sets and the second caramelizes without burning.
  • If your jam has chunks of fruit, whisk it vigorously or warm it gently before mixing to keep the glaze smooth.
  • Save any pan drippings and spoon them over the chicken just before serving for extra richness.
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