Balsamic Chicken Thighs Recipe 445 Food

BAKED BALSAMIC CHICKEN THIGHS (5 MIN PREP!)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add the chicken and move around to coat in marinade.
• Refrigerate chicken in the marinade for at least 1 hour, up to 2 days, ideally turning the chicken to coat in marinade halfway through.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line one extra-large or two small baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the lined baking sheet(s), mostly without touching each other. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F measured using an instant read thermometer).
• Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before eating. If desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze to serve.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add the rice to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken in one layer and season with the red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper. Cook until light brown, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken, add the bell peppers, garlic, ginger and scallion whites and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir together the balsamic and brown sugar and add it to the skillet. Cook until the vinegar reduces a bit, about 2 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and add it to the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
• Remove the rice from the pot and drain. Cut open the bag(s) and serve up. Spoon some of the chicken over the rice and garnish with the sliced scallion greens.

BALSAMIC ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Cooking Day: mix oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Transfer marinade to a large freezer bag.
• Add chicken to bag, turning to coat thoroughly; remove as much air as possible, and seal bag.
• Take a cake pan, or another pan with sides and lay bag flat; place pan in the freezer and flash freeze.
• Once flash frozen, remove bag from pan and place bag inside freezer.
• Serving Day: defrost meal--place in the refrigerator with a pan, plate, or bowl underneath to catch the extra moisture (or leaks) from defrosting; thaw chicken completely.
• Place chicken, skin side up and well coated with marinade, into rimmed baking pan or dish.
• Roast, uncovered in a 350° oven until brown and cooked through, about 35-40 minutes.
• *Chicken may also be grilled over med-hot coals until cooked through, turning once.
• Per serving--225 calories, 20.1 g fat, 0 g fiber.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• 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.

LEMON, ROSEMARY AND BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Whisk to combine and pour into a 1-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag. Put the chicken thighs in the bag and seal it. Turn to ensure that the chicken is evenly coated, then refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 2 to 4 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium-low and brush the grates lightly with an oil soaked cloth. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Season the chicken well on all sides with salt and pepper, then place on the grill, skin side down. Cook the chicken about 8 to 10 minutes, turn and continue to cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the heat and serve while hot.

SOY BALSAMIC CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Mix together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
• Put cleaned and dry chicken thighs in a large sealable plastic bag, add the soy mixture, force out excess air and leave to marinate for up to 24 hours.
• Preheat oven to 425F Transfer chicken and marinade to a large shallow baking pan (do not crowd chicken) then roast in middle of oven turning twice until chicken is cooked through for about 35-40 minutes.
• Arrange chicken on serving dish.
• Skim fat from the pan juices, place baking dish across 2 burners on top of stove add 1/3 cup water and deglaze over mod high heat stirring and scraping up brown bits, do this till reduced to about 1/4 cup.
• (approx 2 minutes) Spoon sauce over chicken.
• * As you can see a few have found this too salty for their taste.I suggest you use a salt reduced soy sauce if your tastes prefer a less salty dish.