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Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs

Tender chicken thighs baked in a sweet-tangy honey-balsamic glaze with blood orange and thyme.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 blood oranges divided
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 small onions halved
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 radishes
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • baking dish or rimmed baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spoon or brush
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Juice 1 blood orange into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, molasses, honey, minced garlic, halved onions, ground ginger, paprika, kosher salt, and melted coconut oil to the orange juice; whisk until combined.
  4. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and rub the glaze all over each piece so they are evenly coated.
  5. Place the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish and pour any remaining glaze over the top.
  6. Slice the remaining blood orange and arrange the slices in the dish with the chicken; scatter the radishes and thyme sprigs around the chicken.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, turning the chicken once halfway through the cooking time to promote even browning.
  8. Remove from the oven, season with ground black pepper to taste, and serve.

Notes

  • Line the baking dish with parchment for easy cleanup.
  • Make sure to rub the glaze onto every piece of chicken.
  • Flip the chicken only once halfway through baking for even cooking.
  • Leftover glaze can be poured over the chicken or simmered to thicken.