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4 Ingredient Chicken Dish Recipe

This 4 Ingredient Chicken Dish Recipe is a sweet and savory baked chicken dinner made with chicken thighs, French onion soup mix, Russian dressing, and apricot preserves.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4 Ingredient Chicken Dish Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix
  • 8 oz Russian dressing
  • 1 small jar apricot preserves
  • Nonstick cooking spray for preparing the pan

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Lightly coat a large heavy-bottomed baking pan or baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the apricot preserves, Russian dressing, and French onion soup mix in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Stir until the sauce ingredients are fully combined.
  • Arrange the bone-in chicken thighs in a single layer in the prepared baking pan.
  • Pour the apricot and Russian dressing sauce evenly over the chicken thighs.
  • Use a spoon or spatula to spread the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  • Place the pan in the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • Check the internal temperature of the chicken using a meat thermometer.
  • The chicken is ready to serve when the thickest part of each piece reaches 165°F, avoiding contact with the bone when checking the temperature.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Spoon additional sauce from the pan over the chicken, if desired.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

To make this 4 Ingredient Chicken Dish Recipe gluten free, use a certified gluten-free French onion soup mix.
Verify that the Russian dressing and apricot preserves are labeled gluten free, as some brands may contain gluten-based additives or be processed on shared equipment.
Confirm that the chicken thighs are plain and not pre-seasoned or marinated with gluten-containing ingredients.
Use clean utensils, bowls, measuring tools, and baking dishes to prevent cross-contamination.
Serve with gluten-free sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or certified gluten-free noodles.