Balsamic Chicken With Olives And Walnuts Recipe

Name: Balsamic Chicken With Olives And Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 12 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 5 medium shallots, quartered (about 2 cups); 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 3 thyme sprigs; 1/3 cup halved pitted Castelvetrano olives; 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
12 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 medium shallots, quartered (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
3 thyme sprigs
1/3 cup halved pitted Castelvetrano olives
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

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Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add 6 chicken thighs to pan; cook 6 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken over; cook 1 minute. Remove chicken from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken. Remove chicken from pan.
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Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove shallots from pan. Add vinegar to pan; cook 10 seconds, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add stock, soy sauce, sugar, and thyme; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Return chicken and shallots to pan; toss to coat. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Discard thyme. Sprinkle with olives and remaining ingredients.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 12 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Chicken With Olives And Walnuts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Balsamic Chicken With Olives And Walnuts

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