Honey Balsamic Chicken
Chicken leg quarters seasoned with salt, pepper, herbs and sautéed in a honey balsamic sauce.
Servings: 2
Calories: 500kcal
Cost: $$
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Leg Quarters or 4 Chicken Thighs
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees
Preparing the Chicken:
- Begin by cleaning and trimming the skin and fat from the chicken.
- Next, season both sides of the chicken with salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and garlic powder.
Cooking the chicken:
- In an oven safe skillet, add the canola oil and bring to a high heat. Next, place the chicken into the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Next, flip the chicken over and add the balsamic vinegar and honey. Next, sauté the chicken for 5 minutes.
Bringing Everything Together:
- Remove the skillet from the heat and place into the oven.
- Bake the chicken at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
To Serve:
- Serve this honey balsamic chicken with a vegetable and over rice or with a side of roasted potatoes.
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:
Honey balsamic sauce is delicious. The balsamic vinegar can be a bit strong, but I just love the tanginess and the flavor. This sauce will also work great with boneless chicken, pork chops, and some seafood, such as salmon, shrimp, and scallops.
If you do not like balsamic vinegar, try this recipe with white, red wine, or apple cider vinegar. I have tried all three combinations and they work, however, balsamic vinegar is my favorite and the one I recommend
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal