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balsamic chicken thighs

This easy balsamic chicken recipe is a crowd pleaser for sure. The combination of honey and balsamic is classic and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic chicken thighs
Servings: 4 chicken thighs
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Luda huang

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 skin-on/bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • For the sauce: Stir together the chicken broth, balsamic, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken, skin-side down and cook until the skin is deep golden, about 5 minutes. Flip chicken over and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and discard all but about a teaspoon or two of the fat in the pan.
  • Return the pan to the burner and stir in the garlic slices. Cook, stirring, until just softened and fragrant, 30-40 seconds. Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Return chicken to the pan, skin side up and allow to simmer 15-20 minutes, spooning some of the sauce overtop of the chicken a time or two, until chicken is cooked through. If sauce is not thick enough, you can stir in a mixture of 2 tsp cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 296mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg