COGNAC GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS

COGNAC GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS image

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup golden syrup (honey or corn syrup can be substituted)
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons CAMUS Île de Ré cognac
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

1.Preheat the oven to 425F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 2.Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, arrange on the baking sheet and bake in the heated oven for 15 minutes. 3.While the chicken cooks, combine the golden syrup, pepper flakes, garlic, lemon zest, and cognac in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cornstarch, whisking constantly, and cook an additional 2 minutes, or until thickened. 4.After 15 minutes of baking, brush the chicken with the thickened glaze and cook for 15 minutes more, or until done.