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Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Balsamic Glazed Chicken

  • Author: Christopher
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Balsamic Glazed Chicken recipe offers a quick and flavorful dinner option featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a rich, tangy balsamic glaze. It combines simple pantry ingredients to create a savory and slightly sweet dish that is perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions with minimal preparation time.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 4 chicken thighs, skin-on or skinless
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (natural)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
  • Fresh thyme leaves, from 3-4 sprigs
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent

Additional

  • Olive oil for searing chicken

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels for a beautiful sear. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Set aside while you prepare the glaze.
  2. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin side down if skin-on, cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Add glaze and thyme: Pour the balsamic glaze over the chicken. Lower the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, frequently basting the chicken until the glaze thickens and coats the meat beautifully. Toss in fresh thyme leaves near the end for an earthy aroma. Add the natural gelling agent if a thicker glaze is desired.
  5. Serve warm: Once the glaze is glossy and well-reduced, remove the chicken from heat and plate immediately to enjoy the full flavors at their best.

Notes

  • Let chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary.
  • Use a natural gelling agent to achieve a thicker, stickier glaze.
  • Deglaze the pan with grape juice or vegetable stock after searing for extra glaze depth.
  • Allow chicken to rest a few minutes off heat to lock in juices before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing and simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with glaze
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: balsamic glazed chicken, easy chicken dinner, weeknight chicken, balsamic chicken thighs, quick chicken recipe, tangy glaze chicken

Find it online: https://easyrecipeplanet.com/balsamic-glazed-chicken/