Appalachian Sweet Sorghum Glazed Chicken

Name: Appalachian Sweet Sorghum Glazed Chicken (Elevated)
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 Heritage chicken thighs-bone-in, skin-on; 1 tbsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Fennel seed-crushed; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper-freshly ground; 1 cup Sweet sorghum syrup; 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp Dry sherry; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard-stone ground; 1 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 sprig Fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp Pecans-smoked, finely ground

⏱1h 30m

👥4

🔥600 cal

Hard

🍽️Southern

A sophisticated take on the classic, utilizing heritage breed chicken, a complex sorghum reduction, and a delicate smoked pecan dust for finishing. This version emphasizes quality ingredients and refined techniques.

4 Heritage chicken thighs-bone-in, skin-on

1 tbsp Smoked paprika

1 tsp Fennel seed-crushed

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Black pepper-freshly ground

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⏱1h 30m

👥4

🔥600 cal

Hard

🍽️Southern

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine smoked paprika, fennel seed, salt, and pepper. Season Chicken with spice blend and let rest for 30 minutes.
In a saucepan, combine sorghum syrup, apple cider vinegar, sherry, Dijon mustard, fish sauce, and thyme sprig. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half, about 20-25 minutes, until thickened. Remove thyme sprig.
Place Chicken in a baking dish and pour sorghum reduction over, ensuring each piece is coated.
Bake for 55-60 minutes, basting with Sauce every 15 minutes, until Chicken is cooked through and glaze is deeply caramelized.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with smoked pecan dust before serving.

Ingredients

4 4 Heritage chicken thighs-bone-in, skin-on
1 tbsp 15 mL Smoked paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Fennel seed-crushed
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper-freshly ground
1 cup 240 mL Sweet sorghum syrup
1/4 cup 60 mL Apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp 30 mL Dry sherry
1 tbsp 15 mL Dijon mustard-stone ground
1 tbsp 15 mL Fish sauce
1 sprig 1 Fresh thyme
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Red pepper flakes
2 tbsp 30 mL Pecans-smoked, finely ground

Equipment

Baking dish
Saucepan
Whisk
Bowl

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine smoked paprika, fennel seed, salt, and pepper. Season Chicken with spice blend and let rest for 30 minutes.
In a saucepan, combine sorghum syrup, apple cider vinegar, sherry, Dijon mustard, fish sauce, and thyme sprig. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half, about 20-25 minutes, until thickened. Remove thyme sprig.
Place Chicken in a baking dish and pour sorghum reduction over, ensuring each piece is coated.
Bake for 55-60 minutes, basting with Sauce every 15 minutes, until Chicken is cooked through and glaze is deeply caramelized.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with smoked pecan dust before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 600

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