Autumn Spice Roasted Chicken Thighs

The warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are bursting out of these Autumn Spice Roasted Chicken Thighs. The sweetness of maple syrup and balsamic vinegar go well with them too. Its a tasty and comforting dish thats great for cool fall nights.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F 200C

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and pepper

Place chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Rub spice mixture all over the chicken thighs

In another bowl, whisk together maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and rosemary

Brush half of the maple syrup mixture over the chicken thighs

Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes

Brush remaining maple syrup mixture over the chicken thighs and continue to roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear

Serve hot, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired