Savory Shredded Chicken with Spiced Apricot-Chili Glaze and Herbed Couscous

Savory Shredded Chicken with Spiced Apricot-Chili Glaze and Herbed Couscous

This unique shredded chicken recipe features a delightful spiced apricot-chili glaze that balances sweetness and heat, served over fluffy herbed couscous for a restaurant-quality presentation. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home!

15m prep
40m cook
4 servings
medium difficulty
Total: 55m
Ingredients
boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 pounds
apricot preserves
1 cup
soy sauce
2 tablespoons
chili paste
1 tablespoon
ground ginger
1 teaspoon
chicken broth
1.5 cups
couscous
1 cup
fresh parsley
0.25 cup
chopped
fresh mint
0.25 cup
chopped
lemon
1 whole
juiced
Instructions
1

Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of apricot preserves, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili paste, and 1 teaspoon of ground ginger to create the glaze.

3

Place 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the glaze over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.

4

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

5

After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

6

While the chicken is baking, prepare the herbed couscous by bringing 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan.

7

Once boiling, stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

8

Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint, and the juice of 1 lemon.

9

Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before shredding it with two forks.

10

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11

Serve the shredded chicken over a bed of herbed couscous, drizzling any remaining glaze on top for added flavor.

12

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13

Garnish with additional fresh herbs and lemon wedges for a beautiful presentation.

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