Hot and Sweet Chicken Recipe
This Hot and Sweet Chicken is so simple and full of sweet flavor. You can make it as hot or as mild as you'd like. This definitely became a new family favorite at our house this week.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best Chicken Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipe, Easy Family Dinner, Favorite chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 415kcal
Saucepan
9x13 Inch Baking Dish
- 1 cup Apricot Preserves
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks about 12
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a small saucepan, combine preserves, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until preserves are melted.
Arrange chicken in a single layer on a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Pour sauce over drumsticks, turning to coat. Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is done, spooning sauce over drumsticks while baking. Serves 6.
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If you are looking to add more heat to this recipe, you could add a few chopped jalapeños, add red pepper flakes, or add more hot pepper sauce.
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 1380mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg