Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavor of Balsamic Chicken Thighs, a dish that combines tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also brings a burst of rich flavors that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Brown chicken in a skillet with butter and honey for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to the baking dish along with seasoned mushrooms.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a saucepan, simmer balsamic vinegar and brown sugar until thickened; stir in honey.
- Drizzle glaze over chicken and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg