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Balsamic Chicken

Updated Apr 22, 2010
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The secret to this shiny and golden-brown barbecued chicken? A simple, tangy glaze made with balsamic vinegar.

Balsamic Chicken

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 2 hr 40 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb)
  • 1/2 cup white wine or apple juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Remove fat from chicken. In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix remaining ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, place chicken and marinade. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Remove chicken; keep warm.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat marinade to boiling. Boil about 6 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition

190 Calories
9g Total Fat
24g Protein
1g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
190
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
24%
Sodium
350mg
14%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
24g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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