Roasted Citrus and Rum Chicken Thighs

My favourite part of the chicken is the thighs because they always turn out so tender and juicy. You generally don’t need to marinate thighs to tenderize them but this marinade sure adds loads of flavour to these babies!!

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds chicken thighs (bone in, skin on)
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lemon
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup dark rum
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon jarred minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
Place the orange juice, lemon juice, onion, garlic, rum, brown sugar, vegetable oil, ginger, hot pepper flakes and ground cloves in a large re-sealable plastic bag and mix well.
Add the chicken pieces and swish together to coat the chicken with marinade; refrigerate for 6 hours.
Pour the contents of bag into a casserole dish, season generously with salt and pepper and place in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven and cook uncovered for 45 minutes or until cooked through.
Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that not all dried herbs and spices are gluten free so check the labels to make sure the brand you are using is gluten free. The same applies for prepackaged store-bought items, check the labels to be sure. If in doubt, call the toll free number on packaging to be safe and to make your cooking/eating experience is truly gluten free.