Apricot-Glazed Chicken

1/4 c. apricot spreadable fruit, large pieces snipped
1/4 c. honey
2 T. soy sauce
2 T. minced fresh ginger
6 cloves garlic, minced (1 T.)
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
1/4 c. cider vinegar
3-1/2 to 4 lb. chicken, cut up

Place oven rack in bottom third of oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

For glaze, in small saucepan combine apricot spreadable fruit, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Heat over medium-low heat until spreadable fruit is melted. Remove and stir in vinegar; cool.

Line a 13 x 9" baking pan with foil. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer. Pour apricot glaze over chicken, turning pieces to coat. Arrange pieces skin side up. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until done and tops are browned, brushing with glaze twice during baking.

Skim fat from pan juices and serve over chicken.

Serves 8.

Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens magazine, May 2016, p. 134.