CHICKEN THIGHS GLAZED WITH DATES AND HONEY

INGREDIENTS

• Cooking spray

• 1 cup of apple juice

• 12 pitted dates, coarsely chopped

• 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

• 4 tablespoons of honey

• 4 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1 teaspoon of salt

• 8 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 3 pounds

PREPARATION

• Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish.

• Prepare the glaze: In a food processor, combine the apple juice, dates, garlic, honey, olive oil, and salt. Pulse until fairly smooth.

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken and glaze; stir to coat well.

• Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175°F.

Serve with Whole Wheat Stuffing with Leeks .