Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken

Contributed By: mweber
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons Apricot preserves
2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
1 Garlic clove, minced
2 Bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned
2 Bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
2 Chicken drumsticks, skinned
1/2 teaspoon Fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well.

2. Prepare grill for indirect grilling. If using a gas grill, heat one side to medium-high and leave one side with no heat. If using a charcoal grill, arrange hot coals on one side of charcoal grate, leaving the other side empty.

3. Let chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Place chicken, meaty sides down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray over direct heat; grill 5 minutes or until browned.

4. Turn chicken over; baste with apricot mixture. Grill 5 minutes over direct heat or until browned. Turn chicken over, moving it over indirect heat; baste with apricot mixture. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken over; baste with apricot mixture. Cook 20 minutes or until done.