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    Home » Recipes » Poultry

    Balsamic Herb Chicken Thighs

    Published: Nov 3, 2020 Modified: Nov 3, 2020 by Candice

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    Anytime I'm looking for a 30-minute dinner, this one ALWAYS delivers! Balsamic Herb Chicken Thighs are made with boneless skinless chicken and can be marinated the night before.

    Top view of sliced chicken on a plate.
    TABLE OF CONTENTS hide
    1 Why this Recipe Works
    2 Ingredients & Substitutions
    3 How to Make this Recipe
    4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh FAQs
    5 Serve this Recipe With
    6 More Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
    7 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

    Why this Recipe Works

    Marinating the chicken in a marinade that has the proper balance of acid helps guarantee a tender chicken. This marinade has the perfect balance for a delicious, tender chicken.

    Cooking chicken thighs without skin and bone is known to be less than ideal. This recipe is quite the opposite. Cooking the thighs after being marinated overnight, letting them come to room temperature before cooking, and cooking them at the proper temperature will yield a quick, flavorful dinner.

    Using the easy-to-find ingredients in this recipe, you will find yourself making these chicken thighs over and over again.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Ingredients on a white countertop including chicken.

    herbes de Provence - a spice blend usually containing spices like rosemary, thyme, savory, oregano, and a touch of lavender. If you cannot find it at your grocery store and are looking for a simple substitution, dried rosemary works great in this recipe.

    honey - you can substitute with a few teaspoons of brown sugar or agave.

    How to Make this Recipe

    Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence, and salt and pepper to taste.

    Add the chicken and make sure it is fully covered. Marinade a minimum of 30 minutes to, preferably, overnight.

    Raw chicken in a bowl with marinade.

    Take the chicken out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature while you preheat the oven to 425F.

    Transfer the chicken to a sheet pan, shaking off any excess marinade. Bake 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature is 165F. Let them rest 5 minutes before slicing to let the juices settle.

    Note: You can check the internal temperature with a high quality instant-read thermometer (link opens in new tab).

    Chicken on a baking sheet.

    Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh FAQs

    How do you cook them without drying them out?

    4 things: marinading them, avoiding over cooking, cooking at the right temperature, and letting them come to room temperature before roasting.

    Do you rinse off the marinade before cooking?

    No. But you should shake off the excess marinade before transferring them to a baking dish.

    Should I poke holes in the chicken before marinating?

    No. It will drain out the juices that keep the chicken moist and delicious.

    Sliced chicken on a white plate.

    Serve this Recipe With

    • Roasted Kabocha Squash
    • Healthy Sautéed Cabbage
    • Roasted Sweet Baby Broccoli with Piquillo Pepper Romesco
    • Easy Roasted Asparagus

    More Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

    • Chicken Tacos with the BEST Marinade
    • Yakitori Style Grilled Chicken

    Or check out all my chicken & poultry recipes here.

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    5 from 39 votes

    Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

    Anytime I'm looking for a quick and delicious dinner, this one ALWAYS delivers! Balsamic Herb Chicken Thighs are made with boneless skinless chicken, making them fast to cook, especially when you marinade them the night before.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Kosher
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 472kcal
    Author: Candice

    Equipment

    • Thermometer

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • salt and pepper
    • 2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
    • 1 ½ lbs. chicken thighs

    Instructions

    • Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl.
    • Add the chicken and make sure it is fully covered. Marinade 30 minutes to overnight.
    • Preheat to 425F.
    • Transfer to a sheet pan, shaking off any excess marinade.
    • Bake 20-25 minutes until internal temperature is 165F.
    • Let them rest 5 minutes before slicing to let the juices settle.

    Notes

    To keep your chicken from drying out: marinading overnight is best, avoid overcooking by cooking at the right temperature and checking the done-ness with a thermometer, and letting them come to room temperature before roasting.
    Do not rinse off the marinade before cooking, and do not cook the chicken submerged in the marinade.
    Do not poke holes in the chicken before marinating or the juices will run out and you will be left with dry chicken.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
    Did you try this recipe?Don't forget to leave a rating and/or comment! And tag @ProportionalPlate on TikTok or Instagram... I'd love to see what you're making.

    This post was originally published in July of 2017 but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions, and tips in November of 2020.

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    1. Lisa

      May 18, 2022 at 11:20 am

      What do you serve the chicken with?

      Reply
      • Candice

        May 18, 2022 at 2:16 pm

        I usually pick a grain, a salad, and a veggie (sauteed or roasted).

        Reply
    2. Rachel L

      March 10, 2022 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      Husband and 1.5 year old daughter love this recipe! I substitute maple syrup for the honey (even though she can have honey now), and my husband thinks it tastes even better with the maple syrup. We also cook it in a skillet sometimes instead of using the oven and comes out just as good. Thanks for a simple, quick and yummy recipe!

      Reply
      • Candice

        March 10, 2022 at 12:41 pm

        I'm so happy to hear you all love it, Rachel! Thank you so much for sharing.

        Reply
    3. T

      March 02, 2022 at 8:56 am

      What brand balsamic vinegar did you use for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Candice

        March 02, 2022 at 10:13 am

        I have used many different brands when making this recipe from Trader Joes to Apero. Whatever you have should work!

        Reply

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