Cherry-Glazed Roasted Chicken with Thyme and Garlic

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Juicy roasted chicken thighs glazed with a tangy cherry sauce, enhanced by fresh thyme and garlic for a savory-sweet balance. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, fresh thyme sprigs, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 4 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves stripped from stems; make sure to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken thighs skin-side down; sear for 5 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove the chicken briefly; add 6 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup pitted cherries to the skillet, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 cup water; cook the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet, skin-side up, and transfer the pan to the preheated oven; roast for 15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze is bubbly.
  6. Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with pan sauce spooned over.

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