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balsamic glazed chicken thighs with a glossy dark sauce on a wide plate with roasted vegetables, set on a kitchen table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Pan-seared chicken with glossy and reduced balsamic glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned on both sides.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and honey and simmer.
  5. Spoon the glaze over the chicken until thick and glossy, then serve.

Notes

The glaze thickens fast at the end, so keep an eye on it.