Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 cup Cherry De-Lite dried cherries
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano or similar herb
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ tsp ground pepper

Directions:

• First, preheat the oven to 400.
• Prep your cherries by cutting them in half and simmering them in 1 cup water until all the water has been absorbed.
• Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. This helps ensure a golden, crisp sear. Then, season well with salt and pepper.
• Get a cast iron skillet hot, then pour in a tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is warm, add the chicken thighs. Let them cook for about 4 minutes, until golden brown. Flip, and sear the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside (you will finish cooking them with the glaze in the oven shortly.)
• To the pan, add minced garlic and chopped oregano or your preferred fresh herb. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and honey.
• To the skillet, add in the cherries, and the balsamic mixture and cook over medium heat until the cherries have released their juices, about 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken thighs back to the pan, and spoon over the cherry balsamic glaze.
• Place the skillet in the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and a thermometer shows 165 degrees.
• Serve alongside rice or your preferred grain, a light salad, or serve with crusty bread for soaking up the glaze!