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baked balsamic chicken

Sticky Baked Balsamic Chicken That Will Wow Your Family

This baked balsamic chicken offers a sweet and tangy glaze that your family will love, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 kg Chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on to retain moisture
For the Balsamic Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce use light soy sauce for a milder touch
  • 1/4 cup Honey balances acidity and thickens the sauce
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Balsamic Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare your baking dish by lining it with foil and parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the prepared baking dish, ensuring even spacing.
  4. Pour the balsamic glaze over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn the chicken over and spoon sauce over them.
  6. Continue baking for another 20 minutes until skin is golden and juices run clear.
  7. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Drizzle remaining glaze over the chicken before serving with rice or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish reheats beautifully and is perfect for leftovers or to make into a salad.

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