Easy Balsamic Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
417 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Easy Balsamic Chicken Recipe
Description
Chicken thighs are coated thoroughly in olive oil, balsamic glaze, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Allowing the meat to marinate from at least 30 minutes up to 8 hours helps deepen flavor and tenderize. Cooking the chicken over onions and cherry tomatoes infuses the sauce with natural sweetness and vegetal flavor, while the glaze thickens as it cooks, coating the chicken.
The result is a juicy, slightly sticky chicken with aromatic herbs and a rich, sweet balsamic sauce. Cooking time is about 35 to 45 minutes covered over medium-high heat, ensuring thorough cooking and sauce reduction.
Best served with salads or roasted vegetables and starches like potatoes or squash. Leftovers can be refrigerated for three days and reheated gently, or the marinated chicken can be frozen uncooked for up to three months, then thawed prior to cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thigh about 8 pieces, boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp honey
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp oregano
- 3 prigs thyme optional, fresh
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 onion sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomato
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large bowl and top with the olive oil, balsamic glaze, dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Move the chicken around using a pair of tongs to make sure it's all well coated. If time permits, let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes up to 8 hours in the fridge,
- When you're ready to cook, arrange the sliced onions and tomatoes in a pan (I used a large cast iron) and then arrange the chicken in a single layer on top of the vegetables. Pour the marinade all over the chicken, cover and turn the heat on to medium high.
- Cook for 35 to 45 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened. Serve with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Marinate chicken thighs at least 30 minutes up to 8 hours for best flavor and tenderness.
- Serve with caprese or Mediterranean salads, roasted vegetables, or potatoes for a complete meal.
- Store leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze the uncooked marinated chicken for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before cooking.
- Reheat leftovers in a pan with a little water over medium heat to prevent drying out.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 837mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 849mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 476IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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