Sheet-Pan Sticky Apricot Chicken

A sheet-pan dinner is easy to make, and can be just as comforting as its more involved, multi-pot-and-pan counterparts. Case in point: These glossy, sticky-sweet apricot chicken legs roasted alongside carrots and a red onion. They make for a quick, stress-free dinner that hits all the marks. The secret to making it fuss-free all comes down to a jar of apricot jam, a shortcut ingredient that gives the chicken and vegetables a moreish sticky texture, mirror-like shine, and welcomed sweetness. Paired with vinegar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and plenty of garlic, the jam transforms into a salty-sweet sauce that caramelizes in the oven, taking the chicken and veggies from good to great. Scattered with a bounty of thinly sliced chives, the dinner is proof positive that the simplest recipes are often the best.