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Flavorful Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe with Easy Green Beans Sides

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A quick and easy weeknight meal featuring crispy skin chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce, served alongside sautéed green beans with a hint of garlic.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) aged or dark balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, preferably extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter, optional, for sautéing green beans
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, place chicken thighs skin-side down carefully. Cook undisturbed for 6-8 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  4. Turn chicken thighs over and pour the balsamic glaze evenly over them. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for another 8-10 minutes, spooning glaze over chicken occasionally to build a sticky coating. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. While chicken cooks, bring a medium pot of salted water to boil. Blanch green beans for 3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
  6. In a sauté pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add blanched green beans and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until heated through and slightly crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Arrange glazed chicken thighs on plates, spoon extra glaze from the pan over top, and serve with sautéed green beans. Optionally, sprinkle fresh thyme or cracked black pepper on the beans.

Notes

Patting chicken dry is essential for crispy skin. Do not crowd the pan to ensure proper browning. Add balsamic glaze after flipping chicken to prevent burning. Blanch green beans quickly and sauté briefly to keep them crisp. If glaze thickens too fast or burns, lower heat and add a splash of water.

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Keywords: balsamic glazed chicken, chicken thighs, green beans, easy dinner, weeknight meal, balsamic vinegar, honey glaze, sautéed green beans

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