Roasted Orange and Thyme Chicken Thighs
10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
3 T. olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
3 C. of orange juice
2 tsp. thyme, dried
Scant 1/4 C. pure maple syrup
2 T. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place chicken thighs on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat 3 T. of olive oil in a small saucepan and sauté onions for about 8 minutes. After onions have sautéed, place chicken in preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, add orange juice and thyme to sautéed onions and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes or until reduced to about 1/2 C. stirring occasionally. When orange juice mixture has reduced to 1/2 C., add maple syrup, soy sauce, pepper and salt. Continue to boil for about 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove chicken from oven and brush with a generous amount of the sauce. Return to oven and continue roasting for about 10 – 15 more minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from oven and serve with remaining sauce.