APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN

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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Blender     Chicken     Ginger     Marinate     Roast     Hanukkah     Kid-Friendly     Apricot     Fall     Winter     Shallot     Jam or Jelly     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (2 large)
1/4 cup finely chopped peeled ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
2/3 cup soy sauce
1 cup apricot preserves (12 ounces)
16 chicken drumsticks (4 1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • Cook shallots and ginger in oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and boil until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, preserves, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Purée sauce in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then cool to room temperature.
  • Divide chicken between 2 large sealable bags and pour marinade over chicken. Seal bags, pressing out excess air, and marinate, chilled, turning bag over occasionally, at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
  • Line a 17- by 12-inch shallow heavy baking pan with 2 slightly overlapping sheets of foil, then lightly oil foil. Arrange chicken (with marinade) in 1 layer in pan. Roast chicken, turning once, until deep brown, cooked through, and glazed, about 40 minutes total.

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