Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs

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Cooking day: mix oil , vinegar , garlic , salt , and pepper in a small bowl.

Transfer marinade to a large freezer bag.

Add chicken to bag , turning to coat thoroughly.

Remove as much air as possible , and seal bag.

Take a cake pan , or another pan with sides and lay bag flat.

Place pan in the freezer and flash freeze.

Once flash frozen , remove bag from pan and place bag inside freezer.

Serving day: defrost meal--place in the refrigerator with a pan , plate , or bowl underneath to catch the extra moisture from defrosting.

Thaw chicken completely.

Place chicken , skin side up and well coated with marinade , into rimmed baking pan or dish.

Roast , uncovered in a 350 oven until brown and cooked through , about 35-40 minutes.

Chicken may also be grilled over med-hot coals until cooked through , turning once.

Per serving--225 calories , 20.

1 g fat , 0 g fiber.

chicken thighs, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves, salt, pepper