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Balsamic Braised Chicken With Honey Recipe

Indulge in this aromatic and savory Balsamic Braised Chicken with Honey recipe! A show-stopping dish from a health magazine, this recipe features tender chicken slow-cooked to perfection in a rich balsamic and honey glaze. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 54 mins
Calories 307.4 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
Balsamic Braised Chicken With Honey 114

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Ingredients for Balsamic Braised Chicken With Honey

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How to Make Balsamic Braised Chicken With Honey

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs) generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken thighs thoroughly on all sides until deeply golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  4. Add 1 cup of chopped shallots and 2 sprigs of fresh thyme to the pot. Sauté until softened and golden, about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in 1/2 cup dry red wine (like Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until nearly all the liquid has evaporated.
  7. Add 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 bay leaf, and the seared chicken thighs back to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Cover tightly and transfer to the preheated oven.
  9. Braise for 30 minutes, turning the chicken once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and deeply mahogany brown.
  10. Remove the chicken and bay leaf from the pot. Skim any excess fat from the sauce.
  11. Cook the sauce uncovered on the stovetop, reducing it by half, about 5-7 minutes.
  12. Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the sauce generously over the chicken, and cook for 2 minutes to reheat and glaze.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

93g

Fat

9g

Carbs

8g

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