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One Pan Balsamic Chicken: Easy Recipe for Delicious Dinner

A delicious and easy one-pan recipe featuring balsamic chicken thighs, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh basil for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Pour the balsamic mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Add the cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. In the last 5 minutes of baking, add the fresh spinach to the skillet and stir gently to combine.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute chicken thighs with boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • To add more vegetables, include sliced bell peppers or zucchini along with the cherry tomatoes.

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