Artificial Food Coloring Free Paleo Apple-Sage Balsamic Chicken with Brussels Sprouts
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4 servings
For the chicken and vegetables
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lb total)
- 1 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 large apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and cut into Ā½-inch wedges
- 2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Ā½ tsp black pepper
For the balsamic-sage sauce
- ā cup balsamic vinegar
- ā cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425Ā°F (220Ā°C). Pat the chicken thighs thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season all over with the salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the avocado oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 6ā7 minutes, until the skin is deep golden brown and releases easily from the pan. Flip and sear the second side for 2 minutes, then transfer the chicken to a plate.
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