Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz / 170 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • ½ tsp (3 g) salt
  • ½ tsp (1 g) black pepper
  • 1 tsp (2 g) smoked paprika
  • ½ cup (170 g) apricot preserves
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

  1. Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels and season all sides evenly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3–5 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pour the glaze over the seared chicken, coating thoroughly, and bake for 12–15 minutes, basting halfway through with pan juices.
  5. Remove chicken when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and let rest on a plate for 5 minutes before serving.