Make sauce - place all ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the jam has melted and everything is heated through.
1 cup apricot jam, ¼ cup finely diced onions, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Chicken
Trim any excess fat or skin from chicken thighs. Place in a lightly greased baking dish and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
6 chicken thighs
Pour sauce over prepared chicken and place uncovered in a 375°F preheated oven.
Bake for 20 minutes and then baste sauce over thighs. Just use a spoon and scoop up any sauce in pan and pouring over each chicken thigh.
Return to oven for another 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the chicken is just beginning to brown.
Remove chicken from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Top with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
fresh parsley for garnish
Skim any grease off of remaining sauce and serve sauce on the side
Notes
Use any size casserole dish that will hold the chicken. I used an 8x11 inch dish.
Bake chicken uncovered
When chicken is baked through, you can place under the broiler for a few minutes to help caramelize the chicken. Keep a close eye on the chicken so it doesn't burn.
The extra sauce is great to serve on the side. Just skim any excess grease off the sauce first.
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving