Balsamic Chicken Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2
🍗 Yield: 4 chicken thighs
🍽️ Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔑 Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Spicy, Savory, Sweet, Broil/Grill, < 30 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy
Description:
An excellent chicken thigh dish with only four ingredients. It tastes far more complicated and has a beautiful glaze when served, all in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 chicken thighs
- Coarse salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 485.9
- Fat: 28.7g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 157.9mg
- Sodium: 165.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.4g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 14.3g
- Protein: 33.1g
Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 450°F (232°C). In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the balsamic vinegar and crushed garlic cloves to a boil. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the mixture reduces to approximately 2 3/4 tablespoons. Add the fresh rosemary to infuse the flavors.
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Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken thighs generously with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chicken thighs in the skillet, skin side down. Sear the chicken until the skin turns golden brown, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Bake Chicken: Once the skin is browned, remove the chicken thighs from the skillet and blot them with paper towels to remove excess fat. Wipe out any excess fat from the skillet and return the chicken thighs, this time placing them skin side up. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 180°F (82°C), which should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
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Apply Glaze: Turn on the broiler. Brush the chicken thighs with the reduced balsamic vinegar mixture. Place the skillet under the broiler and broil the chicken until the glaze becomes bubbly and caramelized, which should take about 1 to 3 minutes.
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Serve: Once the chicken thighs are glazed and glistening, remove them from the oven. Allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute. Serve hot and enjoy the savory-sweet flavors of this delicious balsamic chicken dish.
This recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, offering a simple yet flavorful way to enjoy chicken thighs in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re preparing lunch or a quick snack, this balsamic chicken will surely satisfy your cravings for something savory and satisfying.
