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Gluten Free Spiced Cherry Glazed Chicken Thighs

Gluten Free Chicken Thighs with Spiced Cherry Glaze

Roasted chicken and brussels sprouts basted in a balsamic spiced rum sauce with cherries makes for an elegant and easy dinner.
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Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or baking dish
  • saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed, cut in half
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic olive oil
  • 2 cups cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup spiced rum
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Add the Brussels sprouts to the baking dish. Drizzle with garlic olive oil.
  • Place chicken on top of the Brussels sprouts. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crispy and the internal temp reads 165.
  • While the chicken is roasting, add the remaining ingredients to a saucepan along with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced and glossy. Taste for seasoning. Remove cinnamon stick.
  • Pour sauce over the chicken and Brussels sprouts. Enjoy!
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