Sexy Recipe of the Month featuring Honey

by | Mar 3, 2015 | Sexy Recipes

In Medieval times, mead–a fermented drink made from honey–was used as an aid to seduction. In many parts of Europe, newly married couples were supplied with enough mead for a month in order to sweeten the marriage. From this practice comes the modern tradition of the honeymoon. So keep the honeymoon spirit alive and plan a seductive dinner with your sweetie!!

Honey-Pomegranate Roasted Chicken Thighs

From Cooking Light

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3/4 cup honey $
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots $
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 small lemons) $
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind $
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses*
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce $
6 garlic cloves, minced
16 chicken thighs (about 4 pounds), skinned $
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Cooking spray $
1 teaspoon salt $
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
*You can find pomegranate molasses in Middle Eastern and specialty stores. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Preparation

Combine first 9 ingredients in a large bowl; marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Preheat oven to 425°.

Remove chicken from bowl, reserving marinade. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Place the reserved marinade in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture, and cook for 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until chicken is done, basting with reserved marinade every 10 minutes.