This sweet and spicy chicken dinner looks impressive, yet its delightfully simple to make.

A sprinkling of basil leaves adds herbal freshness to this dish.

For a twist, try orange marmalade or pineapple preserves.

0524FEAT_SweetHeat-Apricot-Fresno Glazed Chicken

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Serve with couscous, rice, or roasted potatoes to soak up all the glaze-y goodness.

Ingredients

1/2cupapricot preserves

1/4cupapple cider vinegar

4tsp.Worcestershire sauce

2tsp.grated fresh ginger (from a 2-in.

piece)

2largered Fresno chiles, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)

14 1/2-lb.

Whisk preserves, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and ginger in a small bowl until smooth.

Pat chicken dry with paper towels.

Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large broiler-safe skillet over medium-high.

Flip chicken; pour on glaze.

Increase oven temperature to broil.

Broil until glaze is caramelized, 5 to 10 minutes.

Glaze can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.