Balsamic Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Calories
4311 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Balsamic Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe uses a marinade blending balsamic vinegar's acidity with brown sugar's sweetness, the umami of soy sauce, pungent garlic, and pepper for depth. Chicken thighs are marinated for at least one hour to absorb these flavors, with flexibility up to eight hours for stronger taste. Baking in the marinade helps create a flavorful, moist result.
The thighs are baked uncovered at moderate oven heat, basting once or twice during cooking to ensure a moist texture and caramelized surface. The brown sugar in the marinade contributes to a subtle glaze on the chicken. Serving the finished thighs with freshly chopped parsley adds a fresh herbal note that balances the richness.
The marinade quantity is sufficient for six thighs if you want to increase the serving size. The method is suited for boneless, skinless thighs, offering tender results without needing to handle bones or skin.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar $0.80
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.04
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.10
- black pepper $0.10, freshly cracked
- 4 chicken thigh $2.40, boneless, skinless
- parsley $0.25, fresh, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and combine it in a bowl with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a healthy dose of freshly cracked pepper (about 20 cranks of a pepper mill). Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish or heavy duty zip top bag and pour the marinade over top. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 1 to 8 hours. (You can do this before you leave for work in the morning.)
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Pour the chicken and marinade into a baking dish. Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Use a spoon or baster to bathe the chicken with the juices from the bottom of the dish once or twice during baking.
- Remove the chicken from the oven after 45 minutes and sprinkle a handful of freshly chopped parsley over top.
Notes
- The marinade proportions are enough to flavor up to six boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you want to cook more.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 431.1kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.35g | 3% |
| Protein | 61.78g | 124% |
| Fat | 13.93g | 21% |
| Sodium | 409.13mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.13g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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