Glazed Balsamic Orange Chicken

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From the fine cooking website - wonderful and simple!!

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Steps

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Set a rack at the highest oven position and heat the oven to 400f.

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In a small saucepan , combine the orange juice and brown sugar and boil until reduced by half.

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Stir in the balsamic vinegar , dry mustard , and thyme.

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Pour into a small , shallow bowl.

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Mix until smooth.

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Dredge each chicken piece in the glaze , coating completely.

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Put the pieces , skin side down , in a rimmed , shallow 10x15-inch sheet pan.

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Pour any leftover glaze over the chicken.

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Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.

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Roast on the top rack until the juices run barely clear when you prick the chicken , about 40 minute remove the pan from the oven and set the broiler on high.

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Turn the chicken over and baste it with the pan drippings.

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If a lot of fat has rendered out , spoon some off before broiling to prevent flare-ups.

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Broil , basting the chicken and rotating the pan for even browning , until the chicken pieces are shiny and well browned , about 8 minutes.

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Drizzle the chicken with the pan drippings befo.

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Ingredients

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fresh orange juice, dark brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, dry mustard, fresh thyme, roasting chickens, salt & freshly ground black pepper