Roasted Chicken with Grapes and Shallots

My MOM is in town and I have decided to give her break from the kitchen and treat her to different dinners each night.  This is what I made the first night.  It is so simple that I was almost skeptical–but we were both floored with the flavor.  I HIGHLY recommend this recipe !

Ingredients:

1 pound of red grapes
4 large shallots (about 10 ounces), peeled, halved through root end
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme plus 6 large sprigs
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 tbsp of Balsamic vinegar
2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

Methods:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Gently toss grape clusters, shallots, chopped thyme, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in large bowl to coat.

• Rub chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place thyme sprigs in slits cut into the chicken
•  Place chicken in a baking pan; arrange grape mixture around chicken.

• Roast until the thickest part of chicken thigh cooks through and grapes are shriveled, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
• Half way through the baking process, drizzle the Balsamic Vinegar.
• Transfer chicken to platter; let rest 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, arrange grapes and shallots around chicken. Serve chicken with pan juices alongside.