Balsamic Chicken Thighs
Balsamic vinegar and sweet fig jam create a delicious balsamic reduction that coats juicy chicken thighs in this easy recipe.
Servings: 4
Calories: 596kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- 3 tablespoons fig jam divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Thinly slice the shallot and mince garlic. Set aside
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Rub two tablespoons of fig jam on both sides of chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, brown the chicken for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add the shallot to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic and stir often so the garlic does not burn.
- Add remaining tablespoon of fig jam to skillet, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and fresh thyme to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the mixture come to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add chicken to the balsamic mixture. Cover the skillet and cook until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 15-18 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and spoon the sauce over it.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg