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Easy Balsamic Chicken Recipe
An easy balsamic chicken recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The balsamic marinade doubles as the sauce and makes the chicken extra juicy and delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 417 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Italian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs about 8 pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp honey
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp oregano
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme optional
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 onions sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
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.
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Notes
- Serve this delicious balsamic glazed chicken with a caprese salad or a fresh Mediterranean salad. You can also serve it with Mediterranean roasted vegetables, roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes as well as butternut squash.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan with 2 tablespoons water over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- You can freeze uncooked balsamic marinated chicken in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months. To cook, thaw them in the fridge overnight and proceed from step 2 of the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
837mg
(35%)
Potassium
849mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
476IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417
% 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.