Chicken Thighs
*Delicious recipe & photo prepared by @livewellbytraci
Ingredients:
4 bone in, skin on, chicken thighs
3-4 tbsp. Villa Graziella Organic extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp. Villa Graziella Organic balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tbsp. thyme
1/2 tbsp. rosemary
1/4 tsp. salt + extra for seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper + extra for seasoning
2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
1 large sweet potato, peeled & chopped into 1 inch pieces
1 medium size onion, chopped into 1 inch pieces
6 pieces of bacon, chopped into 1 inch pieces
2 organic medium size Fuji apples, cored & sliced into 8 pieces
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. In a gallon zip loc bag add chicken, 2 tbsp. of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, rosemary & 1/4 tsp. of salt & pepper. Shake the bag making sure the chicken is evenly coated & set aside while you cut the vegetables.
3. On a large baking sheet add Brussels sprouts, sweet potato & onion. Sprinkle with remaining olive oil & season with salt & pepper. Place chicken on top then roast for 15 minutes.
4. Remove baking sheet from oven then add bacon & apples. Roast for another 20 minutes or so until chicken is done. You can turn on the broiler for the last few minutes if you want crispy skin!