Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken thighs and earthy mushrooms in a buttery balsamic pan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 35 minutes from start to finish, making it a quick yet impressive meal. The savory sauce not only elevates the dish but also pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for soaking up every last drop. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz. mushrooms
- 4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic sauce by mixing balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and thyme in a small bowl; set aside.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken for about 8 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from skillet and sauté sliced mushrooms in the same skillet until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the prepared balsamic sauce to the skillet with mushrooms; simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
- Stir in butter until melted; return chicken to skillet to coat in sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approx. 4 oz) with mushrooms
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg