BALSAMIC CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BELL PEPPERS

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This tangy mix of chicken thighs and bell peppers combines the kick of balsamic vinegar with savory tomato paste and sweet honey. Garnish with dry-roasted tomatoes, pearl onions, and jalapenos, if you like.

Provided by Cgelineau

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 bone-in chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 green bell peppers, sliced into strips
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ cup chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and coat with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken and set aside. Add bell peppers to the Dutch oven and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute. Pour in balsamic vinegar and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, honey, and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Return chicken to the Dutch oven and cook for 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm. Continue cooking sauce until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve chicken on a platter covered with sauce and topped with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 390.7 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

Dinesh Katuwal
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I'm not a huge fan of balsamic vinegar, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful.


Issa Othman
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I used rotisserie chicken and it turned out great!


Usman Haq
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the bell peppers added a nice pop of color.


Nicholas Cardinale
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken thighs turned out great! I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Nabeelah Pietersen
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I would have liked the chicken to be a bit more flavorful, but overall this was a good recipe.


Billie Lackey-Turknett
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The chicken thighs were a bit dry, but the bell peppers were delicious.


naveed sagar
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Melanie Moodley
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken was tender and the bell peppers were perfectly roasted.


Alamin Haji
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken thighs turned out great! The balsamic vinegar gave the chicken a nice tangy flavor.


Xander Leigh
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These balsamic chicken thighs were a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the bell peppers added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.