By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 5
609 cal · 55 min
Apricot Baked Chicken with Rice
Recipe GLPR4ff7b3a596f267
Tender chicken drumsticks are dredged in seasoned flour, browned on the stovetop, and then baked in a sweet and tangy apricot-orange sauce. The chicken cooks until golden and fully cooked through, while you prepare fluffy rice on the side. A delicious one-skillet dish that brings together savory poultry and bright citrus flavors.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 to 7 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 packages Uncle Ben's Ready Rice
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, ground black pepper, and salt, stirring to blend evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until it shimmers.
Working with one drumstick at a time, coat each chicken piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Place the floured drumsticks on a clean plate.
Carefully place the floured chicken pieces into the hot skillet. Brown them on all sides, turning occasionally, until golden brown—approximately 8 to 10 minutes total. Do not worry if the chicken is not fully cooked at this stage.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves and orange juice until well combined.
Pour the apricot-orange mixture over the browned chicken pieces in the skillet, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when measured at the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone.
While the chicken bakes, prepare the Uncle Ben's Ready Rice according to the package directions.
Remove the skillet from the oven and serve the apricot-glazed chicken over the fluffy rice, along with your choice of vegetable side dish.
Comments
Every ingredient is a pantry staple or produce aisle standard at Charlotte chains—no special stops required. At roughly $1.20 per serving, the cost is driven by chicken drumsticks and apricot preserves, both reasonable for a five-person dinner. The stated 55 minutes is honest for browning chicken and baking, though home cooks should budget five extra minutes for prep; the ready-to-cook rice helps keep pace. This is a straightforward weeknight bake that reheats well and works for families, though it's neither a North Carolina staple nor a showstopper—solid competent cooking rather than distinctive.
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