Description
Balsamic Chicken Thighs are a delightful, savory dish perfect for any occasion. Juicy chicken thighs are seared to perfection and then baked with tender baby bella mushrooms, all drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. This recipe is not only simple to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners, but it also impresses guests at elegant gatherings. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice cooks can create a mouthwatering meal that bursts with flavor. Serve these chicken thighs alongside your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss chicken thighs with olive oil, 2 teaspoons garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Brown the thighs in a skillet over medium-high heat with melted butter and honey.
- Transfer the browned thighs to the prepared baking dish.
- Toss mushroom halves with remaining butter, garlic, salt, and pepper; add to the dish.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While baking, make the balsamic glaze by simmering vinegar and brown sugar until thickened.
- Drizzle the glaze over chicken and mushrooms before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with mushrooms (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg