Description
Balsamic Chicken Thighs are a delectable dish that combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-follow recipe features garlic, herbs, and savory mushrooms, all baked to perfection in under 30 minutes.
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 your oven to 375°F and grease a rimmed sheet pan.
- Toss chicken thighs with olive oil, 2 teaspoons garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and add honey. Brown the seasoned chicken for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Toss mushrooms with melted butter, remaining garlic, salt, and pepper; add to the baking pan with the chicken.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While baking, prepare the balsamic glaze by simmering vinegar and brown sugar until thickened.
- Drizzle the glaze over chicken and mushrooms before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 331
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 568mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 126mg