Take-out Tuesday, Apricot Glazed Chicken or Scallops
HHjr has been busy trying new ideas and recipes in our kitchen
Recently we enjoyed Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs
We had a Seafood feast over the weekend
and decided this glaze would be perfect for scallops too
HHjr outdid himself with this spread
Coconut Shrimp with Orange Marmalade dipping sauce
Oysters 2 ways, raw on the half shell and grilled with Parmesan Topping
and Apricot Glazed Scallops
We celebrated the beginning of Summer,
with beautiful weather, and being together as a family
This glaze only takes minutes to make
AND
You can change it up using orange marmalade,
blueberry or strawberry preserves instead
We had it on chicken thighs,
but it would be equally delicious on chicken breasts, nuggets, legs or wings
Note: Cooking times vary according to oven or grill types, please refer to your own methods for cooking times and use a meat thermometer to safely determine when your chicken is done
Apricot Glazed Chicken or Scallops
Ingredients
- 2 lbs scallops or 8 chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce {or substitute soy sauce}
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Heat ingredients in a small sauce pan over medium heat, bringing to a simmer and stirring until combined and smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Cover chicken or scallops with glaze and grill, bake, or saute* until done, basting with sauce during cooking. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Chicken thighs will take approximately 30-35 minutes at 350-400 degrees depending on size of thighs and cooking method. Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness, internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit {75 degrees Celcius}
- *Saute scallops in a greased {equal parts olive oil and butter or coconut oil} skillet or on a griddle over medium high heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bottom is golden and beginning to char. Turn scallops over, baste with more sauce and cook 1-2 minutes longer, 3-5 minutes total cooking time. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Hello Summer!
By the way, if you’re looking for a great summer read,
I highly recommend “Hello Summer” by my friend Mary Kay Andrews
It’s available on Amazon here
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Oh that glaze sounds good Jenna! Have a great week:@)
You too, thanks Lynn!
You all had quite the feast, Jenna! The apricot glaze sounds delicious and on scallops especially. Coconut shrimp is one of my faves. I know that having all of your family together was best of all. Enjoy your week!
Feast we did! It is going to be salad for me this week!
What a wonderful collection! And I love the oyster pan!
Thanks Dorothy, the oyster pan is fun to have
The glaze sounds perfect and the menu certainly was! Hope you have a wonderful week…….
Thanks Emily, we did have a feast! Looks like a rainy week for our state…
I have been looking at some large scallops at my local store. I am going to try this with some of my own home made jams. Thanks for the recipe. You photographs are always so beautiful.
Thank you! I love good fresh scallops, and this simple glaze was just perfect, I can only imagine how good yours will be with home made jams!
What a yummy seafood feast, Jenna! Sounds like a great time with family!
That oyster pan is quite wonderful.
I bet your gang will be doing more fishing since great meals are made at home!
Enjoy your Tuesday my friend, Jenna!
Thanks Nancy, yes, the guys LOVE to fish!
Oh I am pinning this right now! Looks so yummy! I bet it would be delicious on chicken thighs! Matter of fact, I think it would be good off the tip of my finger! LOL! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thanks Cindy, it was great on the chicken thighs and so simple to do!
Jenna, you are making me hungry! All of these dishes look yummy! Apricot glaze sounds most scrumptious as a pairing with chicken. Take care, and enjoy your week!
Thanks Shannon!
Mmmm…the glaze sounds delish, Lynn! It looks like you all had a wonderful feast with wonderful help!
Thanks Kitty, it was so nice to have a “normal” family weekend!
What an amazing feast and something a little different for Memorial Day. Your decorations are fun and so patriotic.
Thank you Linda!
Oh my! I should not read this so late at night as all that good food gets my mouth watering and my tummy rumbling! Lol Everything looks DELISH, even the oysters and they never interest me. I love coconut shrimp and will be looking up that recipe for sure. Didn’t you mention a few days ago, you can use frozen shrimp as well, if you can’t get fresh?
Thanks Cyndi, yes you can use frozen shrimp!
Yum Jenna! You’re so fortunate to have a son that loves to cook and help plan your menus!
Yes, I am very spoiled…:)
Yes, I am very spoiled…:)
What a wonderful combination. I’ve been seeing recipes with shrimp lately so I added a pound of extra large ones to this week’s grocery pickup. – Margy
I love this glaze, it’s so easy and adds great flavor!
What a way to welcome in summer…that certainly was a feast. The scallops look lip smacking good. 😊
thank you Karen!
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