Braised Balsamic Chicken Thighs
This one-pot braised balsamic chicken thigh recipe delivers tender chicken thighs with big flavours! With sweet honey and sour balsamic vinegar complements this delicious dish perfectly. Serve with couscous, rice or salad.
Servings: 4
Calories: 287kcal
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or cast iron pan
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 cup tomato puree (passata)
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 oz organic cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs to the skillet and brown thighs on each side for about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Lower the heat and add onion, sauté for 4 minutes, add garlic and continue sauteing for another minute until onions are softened and garlic releases it's aroma.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar and honey and cook at a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the tomato puree, oregano, thyme and cherry tomatoes. Return the chicken back into the skillet and coat with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer for 20 minutes covered with a lid. Remove the lid the last 5 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning if necessary. Garnish with parsley and fresh thyme. Serve with couscous, rice or salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 506IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg