Easy Balsamic Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
2878 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Easy Balsamic Chicken
Description
This recipe combines boneless, skinless chicken thighs with a balsamic marinade containing olive oil, balsamic glaze, tomato paste, honey, lemon juice, and fresh and dried herbs. The marinade blends sweet, tart, and herbal notes to infuse the chicken with flavor. After seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper, it is coated in the marinade and baked at a high temperature until the interior reaches a safe temperature and the outside is lightly caramelized.
The resulting chicken has tender meat with a savory-sweet crust that pairs well with a variety of side dishes. The marinade’s acidity helps tenderize the meat, while the herbs and garlic add depth.
Marinating the chicken for a few hours enhances the taste, and the recipe offers a chicken breast option with tips for even cooking. Leftover chicken stores well for several days, offering flexible meal options.
Ingredients
Balsamic chicken marinade
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoon balsamic glaze store-bought is fine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 lemon juice of
- 4 to 5 garlic minced, large cloves
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon paprika sweet
For the chicken
- 8 chicken thighs about 1 ½ pounds, boneless and skinless
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic glaze, tomato paste, honey and lemon juice. Add the garlic cloves, thyme, oregano and sweet paprika. Whisk again to combine.
- Pat the chicken dry and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Add the chicken to the mixing bowl and toss to coat with the balsamic marinade. Set aside briefly for a few minutes while you heat the oven (or if you have time, cover and refrigerate for a couple hours).
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and adjust a rack in the middle.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish or a heat-safe skillet. Bake on the center rack of the heated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature of cooked chicken should register 165 degrees F).
Notes
- Marinate chicken thighs in the balsamic mixture in the refrigerator for 2–4 hours to intensify flavor.
- For chicken breasts, use similar thickness pieces and consider pounding them lightly for even cooking; baking time is shorter, around 18 minutes.
- Cover chicken during the first 10 minutes of baking for juicier results with breasts.
- Store cooked chicken in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3–4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2878 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287.8kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.9g | 3% |
| Protein | 29.6g | 59% |
| Fat | 15.3g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.7g | 44% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 143.1mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 350.2mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 444.9mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 224.2IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 33.5mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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