Sweet-Tart Fruit-Glazed Chicken Thighs

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A playful twist on a classic glaze, featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet-tart fruit-and-vinegar sauce that is perfect for picky eaters. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 25 minutes, layers chicken thighs, L'il Critters Gummy Vites, apple cider vinegar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Crush 30 pieces L'il Critters Gummy Vites into a fine paste in a small bowl. Whisk with 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Stir 1 tsp cornstarch into the gummy-vinegar mixture and return to the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the seared chicken thighs back in, coating them evenly. Cook for 4-5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken, turning occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Transfer to a plate and serve immediately with extra gummy pieces for dipping.

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