When it comes to chicken, we often pair it with deep, earthy, or funky flavors like miso paste or maple syrup. However, poultry can shine with fruity flavors, too. Blackberry-glazed sage roast chicken easily proves this, elevating the classic dish with a tart, herbaceousness. Meanwhile, roasted grapefruit chicken thighs spruce up the protein with a zesty take. Strawberries can bring the same effect, adding a dash of sweetness while giving the succulent chicken a different type of juiciness.
The key to stopping the fruit from completely overtaking the chicken is to include a balance of ingredients. The grapefruit glaze has rich honey and sprigs of thyme to balance things out while the blackberry glaze uses sage and balsamic vinegar to temper things out. For the strawberry vinaigrette, pairing it with a rich acid and some woodsy herbs is a great tactic.
Just like you'll want to prevent your chicken's honey glaze from burning while it cooks, it's good to do it with a strawberry vinaigrette glaze, too. The glaze contains sugar, which is known to caramelize quickly. The best way to prevent burning is to keep the oven to a low temperature and avoid leaving the glaze in there for too long.
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