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Easy Balsamic Chicken
Easy Balsamic Chicken features chicken thighs marinated in a blend of balsamic glaze, olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano. The marinade imparts a balanced tangy and slightly sweet flavor, and the chicken is baked until cooked through with a slightly caramelized exterior. This recipe yields moist, flavorful chicken that can be prepared ahead for deeper flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
2878 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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
- black pepper
- kosher salt
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).
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2878
% 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.