Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Ground Cherry Pan Sauce – Les Petits Fruits de Pres-d'en-haut

Ingredients

• 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (skin and excess fat removed)
• 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1/4 cup shallot (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup red pepper (diced)
• 1 1/2 cups ground cherries/pineapple tomatillos
• 2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic (minced)