A bold marinade adds depth of flavor to the meat in a short amount of time.
“The glaze for these tender chicken thighs is made with apple cider vinegar, which can help keep your gut healthy and promote better digestion,” says San Francisco-based chef Lynda Marren of Just Add Salt. “Plan for two thighs per person because they are much smaller than breasts.”
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2
Place all ingredients for the marinade in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth.
Step 3
Place chicken thighs in a sturdy plastic bag and add marinade. Squeeze air from bag and seal. Massage marinade into chicken. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and garlic clove, to create a glaze. Set aside until ready to use.
Step 5
Remove chicken from the marinade and gently pat dry with a paper towel. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, keeping at least an inch between each thigh. Season with additional salt and pepper.
Step 6
Bake chicken in the oven for 20 minutes. Check thighs at thickest part with an instant-read thermometer and when the temperature reaches 160 degrees F, turn broiler to high and drizzle chicken with honey-apple cider vinegar glaze. Broil tops of thighs for two to three minutes. Serve it with the grain of your choice and fresh crudités like sugar snap peas and carrots.