Braised Balsamic Mustard Chicken Recipe

Name: Braised Balsamic Mustard Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bone-in chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 1/2 tsp dried; 1 onion, halved and sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen apricot pieces; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen figs, halved; 8-16 ounces sliced mushrooms (if not using fruit!)

Servings: persons

8 bone-in chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 1/2 tsp dried
1 onion, halved and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen apricot pieces
1/2 cup fresh or frozen figs, halved
8-16 ounces sliced mushrooms (if not using fruit!)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In an oven-safe pan like a Le Creuset, brown chicken in olive oil, skin side down, until skin is crispy. Turn chicken, brown slightly and remove from the pan. Set aside.
2
Make the sauce while the chicken cooks. Combine the balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, and thyme. Whisk until combined and set aside.
3
Add sliced onion to the pan and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. If using mushrooms, add and saute until cooked.
4
Nestle the chicken amongst the vegetables in the pan, skin side up.
5
If using the fruit, add the apricots and figs, tucking them around the thighs. Ignore this step if you're using the mushrooms :)
6
Spoon the glaze over the chicken. Bake for 20-30 minutes until chicken reaches 160-165 degrees. Remove the chicken from the sauce and serve the sauce separately.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bone-in chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Braised Balsamic Mustard Chicken 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.

Braised Balsamic Mustard Chicken

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