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Total Time:25 mins

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Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

a photo of the ingredients to make Lemon Balsamic Chicken Thighs

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided4large bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lbs., 3 oz. total), skin removed½teaspoongarlic powder½teaspoonsalt, divided½teaspoonground pepper, divided1mediumred onion, halved and thinly sliced½cuplow-sodium chicken broth¼cupbalsamic vinegar2teaspoonsgrated lemon zest3tablespoonslemon juice2teaspoonsbrown sugar1 ½teaspoonschopped fresh thymeor1/2 teaspoon dried1tablespoonunsalted butter

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Ingredients

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

4large bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lbs., 3 oz. total), skin removed

½teaspoongarlic powder

½teaspoonsalt, divided

½teaspoonground pepper, divided

1mediumred onion, halved and thinly sliced

½cuplow-sodium chicken broth

¼cupbalsamic vinegar

2teaspoonsgrated lemon zest

3tablespoonslemon juice

2teaspoonsbrown sugar

1 ½teaspoonschopped fresh thymeor1/2 teaspoon dried

1tablespoonunsalted butter

DirectionsHeat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken all over with garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, turning once, until well browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna GhazaliReduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna GhazaliWhisk broth, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, thyme and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add the broth mixture to the pan; cook for 30 seconds, stirring and scraping to loosen browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Partially cover and cook, turning occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching bone registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Stir butter into the sauce. Serve the sauce over the chicken.Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna GhazaliOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2022

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken all over with garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, turning once, until well browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna GhazaliReduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna GhazaliWhisk broth, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, thyme and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add the broth mixture to the pan; cook for 30 seconds, stirring and scraping to loosen browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Partially cover and cook, turning occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching bone registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Stir butter into the sauce. Serve the sauce over the chicken.Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken all over with garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, turning once, until well browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

overhead view of browned chicken thighs being transferred to a plate

Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

overhead view of onions softening in a pan

Whisk broth, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, thyme and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add the broth mixture to the pan; cook for 30 seconds, stirring and scraping to loosen browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Partially cover and cook, turning occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching bone registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Stir butter into the sauce. Serve the sauce over the chicken.

overhead view of Lemon-Balsamic Chicken Thighs served on a ceramic plate

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)340Calories20gFat9gCarbs30gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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