Description
Try this baked honey balsamic chicken recipe with tender, juicy chicken coated in a sweet and tangy flavor-packed sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs / chicken breasts, about 2 lbs.
- Salt and pepper, to taste
SAUCE
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Make the sauce by combining balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, garlic powder and thyme then whisking until smooth.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Make sure to rub the seasoning in well.
- Marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes up to a few hours, or overnight.
- Arrange the marinated chicken in a baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Pour the remaining marinade on the chicken (see notes if you prefer not to cook with the marinade).
- Bake at 375° F for 35 to 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F.
- [For crispy skins] Broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes or until skins are golden brown and slightly charred.
- [For a thicker sauce] Strain the sauce and bring to a boil in a pot. Add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency and spoon over the chicken before serving.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes then dish and serve hot with the sauce.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Spoon/baste the chicken with the sauce a few times while it bakes for more flavor, if desired.
- If you’re opposed to using the marinade as a serving sauce, you can divide the sauce into two and use half to marinate and the other half for pouring over the chicken before baking.
- Oven temperatures may vary, so adjust baking time as needed.
- Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins