CRANBERRY BALSAMIC CHICKEN THIGHS

Cranberry Balsamic Chicken Thighs image

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories Chicken

Time 7h

Number Of Ingredients 11

MARINADE
1/2 c fresh cranberries
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 clove garlic, peeled
1 tsp dried italian herbs, or thyme
CHICKEN
6-8 chicken thighs, bone in and skin on
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

1. Place thighs in a large zipper-type plastic bag or glass baking dish.
2. Mix marinade ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour marinade over thighs and seal bag (or cover dish). Place in fridge and marinate, turning occasionally, for at least 30 minutes, or up to 6 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 375F. Mix syrup and vinegar in a small glass. Set aside.
4. Remove thighs (saving marinade) and place them skin side down in an oblong glass baking dish. Pour reserved marinade over thighs evenly.
5. Bake skin side down for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and turn skin side up. Brush with the syrup/vinegar mixture and return to oven. Bake another 20-30 minutes, or until skin is crispy and thighs are done.
6. Serve.