Vanilla Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Name: Vanilla Balsamic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 (2-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 16 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds); Cooking spray; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Orange rind strips (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 (2-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
16 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Orange rind strips (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
2
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; stir seeds into broth mixture, reserving the bean for another use. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 20 minutes). Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3
Arrange chicken in a single layer in the bottom of a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Bake at 450u00b0 for 10 minutes.
4
Brush half of broth mixture over chicken; bake 5 minutes. Brush remaining broth mixture over chicken; bake 15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 180u00b0. Garnish with orange rind, if desired.

895

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Balsamic 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.

Vanilla Balsamic Chicken

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