Apricot Glazed Chicken or Scallops
This glaze takes only minutes to make, and wonderful on chicken, shrimp 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
You can change it up using orange marmalade, blueberry or strawberry preserves instead
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