Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 chicken thighs, with bone and skin
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 cooking day: mix oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• 2 transfer marinade to a large freezer bag.
• 3 add chicken to bag, turning to coat thoroughly; remove as much air as possible, and seal bag.
• 4 take a cake pan, or another pan with sides and lay bag flat; place pan in the freezer and flash freeze.
• 5 once flash frozen, remove bag from pan and place bag inside freezer.
• 6 serving day: defrost meal--place in the refrigerator with a pan, plate, or bowl underneath to catch the extra moisture (or leaks) from defrosting; thaw chicken completely.
• 7 place chicken, skin side up and well coated with marinade, into rimmed baking pan or dish.
• 8 roast, uncovered in a 350° oven until brown and cooked through, about 35-40 minutes.
• 9 *chicken may also be grilled over med-hot coals until cooked through, turning once.
• 10 per serving--225 calories, 20.1 g fat, 0 g fiber.