Editors' Pick
Balsamic Chicken Thighs
"This is a quick and easy recipe that never fails to please even my picky DDs. Since chicken thighs are usually inexpensive it makes a economical meal. I like to serve these with some type of rice side dish and a green salad."
photo by Jonathan Melendez
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
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4-5
ingredients
- 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1⁄4 cup chopped shallot
- 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
- cooking spray
directions
- Spray large frying pan, preheat.
- Rinse and pat dry thighs.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Brown well on all sides.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook for approximately 25 minutes,or'til thighs are done depending on size.
- Add shallots,cook for 2-3 minutes,until they soften.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar, cook for about 1 more minute,turn chicken to coat thoroughly.
- Spoon sauce over thighs to serve.
Questions & Replies
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What type of veggies served with this? Rice,potatoes?? Ty new cook trying
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How many calories in this dish?
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I made a mistake on a recipe I posted. Is their no way to edit?
Reviews
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This was phenomenal! The sauce was delicious, and it was incredibly easy to make. You have to be careful, though, once you add the vinegar, because it cooks down very quickly. I'm definitely making these again. Thanks, mickie! Addendum: This has turned into a regular dinner here. Simple to make, and my gf, who normally (or abnormally, depending on your point of view) doesn't like anything with a vinegar taste to it, loves this recipe. -
Wow!! You people weren't kidding, this IS an amazing recipe. Just like everyone says: easy and delicious. I used red onions instead of shallots, and drained some chicken grease out before adding them. Next time I'll try the shallots, but it was outstanding even with onions. BEST meal I've had in a long time. I'll be making this for company to show off a little you can bet! ;) -
I tried this for first time tonight and it was delicious. I took a tip from another review and seared the chicken first before adding to the onions. Also I used bone in thighs and simmered for about an hour. This is a real keeper.
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I love this site and have found many wonderful recipes. I always like to look at the reviews and am continually blown out of the water when people give the recipes a bad review while adding they didn't follow the recipe. Why review something if you are not willing to try it as written. People are funny. -
Made this tonight for my picky husband and brother. Absolutely delicious!! All 3 of us loved it.Quick and easy, only used one pot which made for easy clean up. I definitely recommed getting shollots, super yummmmy!!
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Tweaks
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I was skeptical going into this recipe. So simple and easy to make. And I was very concerned about the acidity of the balsamic as well. I took one little precaution and added two tsp of brown sugar to the balsamic before adding it to the chicken. I also mixed a bit of garlic powder in with the salt and pepper as recommended by a few reviewers. Other than that I followed the recipe to a tee and was SO impressed. Definitely a keeper. I'd even recommend adding a bit more balsamic and simmering it down a little longer, turning the chicken thighs a few times in it to ensure they're coated well. And in my opinion - do NOT substitute onions for shallots. I'm no food snob, but shallots are far more delicate and really take this dish to the next level. Thanks Mickie49! -
I deglaze the pan with a little white wine at the end before I added the vinegar.
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I had run out of shallots, and so substituted with onions and garlic. We liked the taste of the onions so much, I don't know if I'll ever use shallots.
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Made this with onions instead of shallots. It was good and we'd definately make it again. There are just other chicken thigh recipes we prefer.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
mickie49
United States
