Description
5-Ingredient Vintage Baked Chicken Thighs is an easy, nostalgic baked dinner made with tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet-savory apricot, salad dressing, and onion soup glaze. It bakes into a rich, glossy sauce with juicy, flavorful chicken perfect for simple family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (6–8 pieces)
- 1 cup French or Catalina salad dressing
- 1 cup apricot preserves or apricot jam
- 1 (1 oz) packet dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season lightly with salt.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer, skin-side up.
- In a bowl, whisk together salad dressing, apricot preserves, and onion soup mix until smooth.
- Pour sauce evenly over chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra browning.
- Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep chicken in a single layer for even cooking.
- Sauce thickens and becomes glossy as it bakes.
- Apricot preserves can be swapped with peach or orange marmalade.
- Do not over-salt since onion soup mix is already seasoned.
- Best served with rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
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- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
