![overhead view of all ingredients in various bowls/dishes](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/VUjut_3J66spAKIlxoe3HksXpdY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7990724-lemon-balsamic-chicken-thigh-step-1-10d5a3b074434647b4c9d06f4b10770b.jpg)
Jasmine Comer
Ingredients
-
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
-
4 large bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lbs., 3 oz. total), skin removed
-
½ teaspoon garlic powder
-
½ teaspoon salt, divided
-
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
-
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
-
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
-
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
-
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
-
3 tablespoons lemon juice
-
2 teaspoons brown sugar
-
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
-
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions
-
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken all over with garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, turning once, until well browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Jasmine Comer
-
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Jasmine Comer
-
Whisk broth, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, thyme and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add the broth mixture to the pan; cook for 30 seconds, stirring and scraping to loosen browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Partially cover and cook, turning occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching bone registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Stir butter into the sauce. Serve the sauce over the chicken.
Jasmine Comer
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
340 | Calories |
20g | Fat |
9g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 thigh & 1/4 cup sauce | |
Calories 340 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Added Sugars 2g | 4% |
Protein 30g | 60% |
Total Fat 20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
Cholesterol 162mg | 54% |
Vitamin A 137IU | 3% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
Vitamin D 8IU | 2% |
Vitamin E 1mg | 9% |
Folate 14mcg | 4% |
Vitamin K 5mcg | 4% |
Sodium 429mg | 19% |
Calcium 29mg | 2% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Magnesium 35mg | 8% |
Potassium 423mg | 9% |
Zinc 2mg | 18% |
Vitamin B12 1mcg | 42% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.