Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cherry-Thyme Compote

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling pan
• 3 tsp. minced fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more, to taste
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more, to taste
• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 3 1/4 lb. total
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 lb. fresh Bing cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
• 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar