Honey Balsamic Chicken

from ourbestbites.com

Ingredients
2 – 2 1/2 lbs chicken drumsticks (10-12 drumsticks)
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon onion powder

Sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Rinse chicken, pat dry.  Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, toss to coat.  Add seasoning mixture and use hands to massage into all pieces.  

Heat large dutch oven (or heavy oven-proof skillet with an oven proof lid) to medium heat.  When hot add 2 teaspoons olive oil and use a brush to make sure it’s distributed over the entire surface of pan.  Brown chicken 2 minutes per side (in batches if necessary.)

While chicken is searing, whisk sauce ingredients together and add to pan.  Gently toss chicken to coat.  Cover pan and place in oven.  Bake for 20 minutes, flip chicken pieces and baste with sauce and return to oven for 20 minutes more.  

Remove chicken from pot and cover to keep warm.  Bring sauce to a boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes until thick and glazy.  Return chicken to pan and gently toss in glaze.  Let sit for a few minutes before serving. 

Strawberry Spinach Salad

spinach

strawberries

poppyseed dressing
sliced almonds (optional)

Put spinach in a big bowl.  Mix dressing into leaves.  Top with strawberry slices and almonds.

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