• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Sear chicken, skin-side down, for about 7-8 minutes or until skin is golden brown. Turn the thighs over and place pan in the oven for about 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• Melt butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft, about a minute.
• Add garlic and continue to sauté until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Stir in cherries, red wine, honey, orange juice, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, cooking until the cherries are soft and the liquid is syrupy, about 7-8 minutes. Be careful not to scorch the sauce as it nears completion. Finish the sauce with 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
• In a bowl, empty the contents of the Fresh Express® French Blue Cheese salad kit, including the toppings and dressing. Mix well and set aside.
• Place chicken thigh onto the plate. Spoon the salted cherry sauce over the chicken thighs and serve with a helping of salad.

Chef Tips:

Use a paper towel to pat the chicken skin dry before seasoning to get that perfect golden sear.
If using a heavy skillet, try placing the chicken skin-side down in a cold pan before turning on the heat. This renders the fat slowly and results in crispier skin and less splattering while cooking.
When reducing the cherry sauce, look for large, slow-popping bubbles to signify that all the water has evaporated and the sugars are caramelizing. If it gets too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water to loosen it back up.