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Skillet Balsamic Chicken Thighs

Browned chicken thighs soak up a glossy balsamic glaze laced with sweet honey and mellow onions, delivering rich, tangy flavor in every tender bite.

Skillet Balsamic Chicken Thighs
Total
32 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
293
Protein
30g
Carbs
11g
Fat
13g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
9g
Sodium
448mg

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 large bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper, divided
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken all over with garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook the chicken, turning once, until well browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Lower heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onions to the pan. Cook, stirring, until mostly softened, about 4 minutes. Add broth, vinegar, honey and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Return the chicken to the pan, partially cover and cook, turning once, until the liquid has reduced and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching the bone registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes.