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Crispy Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy 30-minute dinner featuring crispy skin chicken thighs glazed with a tangy-sweet balsamic sauce and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (kosher salt recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Wait until it shimmers but does not smoke.
  4. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan without crowding. Do not move them for 7-8 minutes to allow the skin to crisp up.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs and cook the other side for another 5 minutes until mostly cooked through.
  6. While the chicken cooks, mix balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme in a small bowl until well blended.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the glaze over the chicken thighs, and add butter to the pan.
  8. Simmer gently, spooning the glaze over the chicken every minute for 3-5 minutes until the glaze is sticky and shiny.
  9. Check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) or that juices run clear when pierced.
  10. Remove the chicken from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before cooking to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the chicken. Add glaze near the end to prevent burning. Rest chicken after cooking to lock in juices. For dairy-free, omit butter or substitute with plant-based alternative. For thicker thighs, finish in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes.

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