Cherry Balsamic Chicken Thighs
ingredients
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 cup boiling water
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 lb. bone-in skinless chicken thighs
2 tsp. canola oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2/3 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. light or reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. honey
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. water
1/4 cup minced parsley
preparation
Makes 4 servings
Preparation time: 35 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
1. In a heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over cherries. Set aside.
2. Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture lightly on both sides of the chicken.
3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté on both sides for 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the chicken, uncovered, until cooked through, about an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until no traces of pink remain.
4. Meanwhile, add the onion to the drippings in the pan and sauté for about 4 minutes. Combine the broth, vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Add to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Drain the cherries from the water and add to the skillet.
5. Combine the cornstarch and water and mix until smooth. Slowly add to the sauce and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.
6. Place chicken on a platter, pour the sauce over it, sprinkle with parsley.
nutrition
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Carbohydrate Exchange: 2
Lean meat Exchanges: 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 301
Calories From Fat: 103
Total Fat: 11 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Cholesterol: 78 milligrams
Sodium: 272 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 26 grams
Dietary Fiber: 2 grams
Sugars: 17 grams
Protein: 23 grams




