Balsamic Chicken Thighs

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Balsamic chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful way to prepare the budget friendly main. Made with simple ingredients for an easy weeknight dinner, this easy chicken recipe is full of tangy flavor.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
black pepper to taste
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs trimmed of fat
fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

To a small mixing bowl add the oil, garlic, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and pepper. Whisk them together until evenly combined.
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, black pepper
Add the prepared chicken to the sauce then gently toss together until the chicken's evenly combined. Press the chicken down into the sauce then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, and let it marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and pour the marinade evenly out overtop.
Bake at 375° for 45 minutes, using a spoon to spoon the marinade overtop 1-2 times during baking.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

I recommend using kitchen sheers to trim the chicken thighs of fat. It's the easiest way to remove the fat without sacrificing meat. If you use kitchen sheers to trim the chicken thighs, be careful since they're sharp.
You can do this with chicken legs or even chicken breasts if you prefer, but you will have to adjust the cooking time. Chicken legs are safe to eat at 165F but tender at 175-195. Chicken breasts at 165 as well.
Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. You can always add more garlic or even a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.

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