BALSAMIC ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH A FRESH TOMATO & BASIL SALAD

Prep time
15min
Cook time
1h
Serves
4

This recipe makes for the perfect mid-week feast.

Ingredients:

  • 1 x County Fair Chicken Braai pack (5 pieces)
  • 10g basil leaves, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) honey
For the salad:
  • 500g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) honey
  • 15g basil, roughly torn
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and milled black pepper

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Place chicken pieces in an oven dish. Drizzle with 3 Tbsp olive oil, add the chopped basil leaves and season.
  3. Roast in the oven for 50 minutes.
  4. In the meantime, place the balsamic vinegar and honey in a pot and boil; remove from the heat and set aside.
  5. Remove the chicken from the oven, brush over the honey-balsamic glaze, and return to the oven for a further 10 minutes.
  6. Prepare the salad; sprinkle a pinch of salt over the tomatoes and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
  7. Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey together with a pinch of pepper.
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven and rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Toss the seasoned tomatoes, dressing and torn basil together in a bowl.
  10. Place the chicken on a serving platter and serve with the salad on the side.