Apricot Honey Barbecue Sauce Recipes

APRICOT HONEY BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Measure and mix all of the ingredients in small sauce pan.
• Heat mixture on low until it comes to a low simmer.
• Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Store in a pint jar or other refrigerator safe container.

SWEET AND SPICY APRICOT BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• For the apricot BBQ sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chile and garlic; cook an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the apricot jam; cook until the jam melts, 3 to 4 minutes more. Pour in the orange juice and cider vinegar, bring to a simmer, and then add the ketchup, honey, Dijon and Worcestershire. Adjust the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth. Add salt to taste. Remove 1 cup for basting the chicken; reserve the rest for serving.
• For the chicken thighs: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, stir together the smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
• Place the chicken thighs on two foil-lined baking sheets. Lightly coat the thighs with canola oil and sprinkle liberally with the spice mixture on both sides.
• Bake until the chicken is cooked through, 35 minutes. Turn the oven to broil. Baste the chicken with BBQ sauce and broil until the sauce has caramelized and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 160 degrees F, about 2 minutes. Remove to a platter, let rest for 5 minutes
• Sprinkle the chicken with parsley, and serve with the reserved BBQ sauce.

HONEY BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir ketchup, honey, vinegar, and molasses together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth; add liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir the seasonings into the ketchup mixture, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.

APRICOT BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder and cook until spices are fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the apricot jam; cook until the jam melts, 3 to 4 minutes more.
• Pour in the water, cider vinegar, bring to a simmer, and then add the ketchup, honey, Dijon, and Worcestershire.
• Adjust the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until reduced by half, 30-35 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

APRICOT HONEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Combine the preserves, orange juice and honey; pour over chicken. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.

APRICOT BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all the sauce ingredients in medium-size saucepan.
• Bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes.
• (Sauce can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days).

HONEY APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• To make dipping sauce, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring honey and rice vinegar to a boil.
• Add apricots and return to a boil. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from heat; cool slightly, then puree to desired consistency in a blender or food processor.
• Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

APRICOT BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water and onion soup mix. Pour over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with rice.