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Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe

Whether it's a lavish feast or a casual weeknight dinner, this balsamic glazed chicken thighs recipe will undoubtedly make a perfect addition to your homemade meals.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Main DishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 493 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (16)

  • 20 oz skinless chicken thigh
  • 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 26 oz potato sliced into large cubes
  • 8 oz green bean ends removed
  • 8 oz cherry tomato halved
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 3 tbsp Heinz ketchup
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 fl oz water
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Slice the potatoes: Peel off the skin, cut the potato crosswise into 1-inch slices, then cut the slices into large cubes.

2

Mince the garlic: Separate the cloves then thinly slice them. Rock the knife over the sliced pieces a few times until they are finely minced.

3

Chop the parsley: Remove the stems then gather the leaves and thinly slice them. Rock the knife over the sliced pile a few times until they are finely chopped.

Cook:

1

Make the balsamic mixture: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp Heinz ketchup, 2 fl oz water, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano.

2

Microwave the green beans: In a microwave-safe bowl, add 8 oz green bean, and cover it with cling wrap. Microwave for 4 minutes then run them through cold or lukewarm water to keep them crisp and green.

3

Microwave the potatoes: In a microwave-safe bowl, add 26 oz potato and cover it with cling wrap. Microwave for 10 minutes.

4

Season the chicken: Shallowly slice into 20 oz skinless chicken thighs to make small slits so the flesh can absorb the spice better. Dry rub 1 tsp paprika all over the chicken.

5

Pan-sear the chicken: In a pan over medium heat, pan-sear the seasoned chicken with 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil for 10 minutes until the outside is slightly charred.

6

Make the glaze: Add 1 tbsp minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the balsamic mixture then cook for another 3 minutes until it starts to thicken.

7

Mash the potatoes: Once the potatoes are done microwaving, mash them with 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tbsp olive oil until creamy.

8

Garnish and serve: Transfer the chicken onto serving plates alongside the mashed potatoes, cooked green beans, and 8 oz cherry tomato. Garnish with 2 tbsp parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 493kcal | Protein 32.9g | Fat 18g | Carbohydrate 51.6g | Fiber 7.1g | Calcium 70.6mg | Iron 3.4mg | Potassium 1407.7mg | Sodium 587mg | Vitamin A 1448IU | Vitamin C 34.7mg | Cholesterol 140.4mg | Saturated Fat 4.7g | Monounsaturated Fat 9.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g | Sugar 19.6g