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Oven Baked Balsamic Chicken Thighs
Tender and flavorful baked chicken thighs seasoned with garlic and herbs, browned in a skillet, and baked alongside savory mushrooms. Top it off with sweet and tangy balsamic glaze and some fresh basil for a simple chicken thigh dinner that will wow!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 674 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms cut in half
Balsamic Glaze
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a rimmed sheet pan or large baking dish
- Toss chicken thighs with olive oil, 2 teaspoons garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons honey and give it a quick stir to coat the pan. Add chicken thighs and cook 1-2 minutes on each side to brown the outside. (See note for alternate method)
- Transfer chicken to your prepared baking pan/dish.
- Toss mushrooms with remaining 2 tablespoons butter (melted), 1 teaspoon garlic, and some salt and pepper. Add to the sheet pan along with the chicken.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are tender. While chicken cooks, prepare the balsamic glaze.
- In a medium sauce pan combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Give it a good stir, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer 8-10 minutes until reduced by half and thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons honey and pinch of salt.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over chicken and mushrooms, garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve.
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Notes
- Balsamic vinegar: use a good quality balsamic vinegar! You can really taste the difference.
- Browning the chicken: If you'd like to skip the step of pre-browning the chicken, you can bake the chicken then broil for the last couple of minutes (watch closely so it doesn't burn).
Nutrition Information
Calories
674kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
168mg
(56%)
Sodium
767mg
(32%)
Potassium
810mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
56g
(112%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 674
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 674kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 767mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 810mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.