Mahogany Glazed Chicken

My kids ask for this one when they want to cook something special for someone. It's super easy and has big bold flavors. Aren't we always looking for something new to do with chicken? from http://menumusings.blogspot.com/2011/02/mahogany-glazed-chicken.html

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  chicken breasts (or breasts and thighs, whatever combination you prefer)
• 5 -6  tablespoons  apricot preserves
• 2 -3  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 2 -3  tablespoons soy sauce
• 4  teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 -2  mandarin orange, fruit cups
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F If using bone-on chicken, place chicken pieces bone side down in pan. Otherwise, arrange in a baking dish.
2. In small bowl, stir preserves, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and Dijon until blended. Pour broth around chicken in the pan. Brush one–third of glaze over chicken pieces. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast chicken pieces 10 minutes, then brush with half of remaining glaze. Repeat every 10 minutes glazing pieces until thermometer inserted into meat (without touching bone) reaches 165oF.
3. Remove chicken pieces to a plate and let stand at least 5 minutes so juices can redistribute. While chicken is resting, stir pan drippings over stove to thicken and reduce. You can add a little cornstarch to cold water and add to drippings if they are not thickening. When sauce is consistency that you want, add about 2 handfuls of oranges (optional). Pour over chicken and serve.