Cherry bomb chicken –Hey y’all, gather ’round because I’ve got a real special recipe for you today! It’s Chef John’s Cherry Bomb Chicken, and trust me, this dish is guaranteed to make your taste buds sing! Perfect for a family dinner or a celebration with friends, and it’s real easy to whip up. So, let’s dive right into this tasty adventure.
Check Out This Delicious Chicken!
This Cherry Bomb Chicken brings together the juicy goodness of chicken with the sweet and tart kick of cherries. It’s that perfect combination that will have everyone asking for seconds! Look at this beaut:
Ingredients You’ll Need
Before we get cooking, let’s gather up our ingredients:
- 4 – 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- ¼ cup of brown sugar
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions: Let’s Get Cooking!
Now that you’ve got everything, it’s time to make this magic happen. Here’s how you do it:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will help us get that chicken all crispy and delicious.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherries, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix it all together until it’s nice and combined.
- Take your chicken thighs and place them in a baking dish, skin side up. Pour that cherry mixture right over the chicken, making sure it’s all coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a lovely glaze. You want it to reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
- Once it’s done, let it rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs if you like. Serve it warm, and let the good times roll!
And there you have it—Chef John’s Cherry Bomb Chicken. It’s sweet, savory, and the flavors are out of this world. Trust me; this dish is going to be the talk of the table. So, grab your loved ones, dig in, and enjoy every single bite!