Description
Succulent herbed balsamic glazed chicken promises a Mediterranean-inspired culinary adventure that blends tangy balsamic reduction with fragrant herbs. Crisp, golden edges and juicy interior ensure you’ll savor each delectable bite of this elegant dinner sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 whole chicken
Herbs and Spices:
- 5 g (0.2 oz) herbs of Provence
- 10 g (0.4 oz) salt
- 7 g (0.2 oz) black pepper
- 6 g (0.2 oz) sweet paprika
Cooking Ingredients:
- 20 ml (0.7 fl oz) oil
- 25 g (0.9 oz) butter
- 20 g (0.7 oz) garlic, minced
- 2 red onions, sliced
- 5 g (0.2 oz) balsamic sauce
Sauce Ingredients:
- 40 ml (1.4 fl oz) soy sauce
- 20 g (0.7 oz) mustard
- 25 g (0.9 oz) tomato paste
- 30 g (1.1 oz) honey
- 10 g (0.4 oz) parsley, finely chopped
- 8 g (0.3 oz) salt
Instructions
- Generously coat the chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring comprehensive seasoning across the entire surface.
- Warm a large skillet with oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts and becomes slightly foamy.
- Sauté minced garlic until aromatic, releasing its fragrant essence into the pan.
- Carefully position the seasoned chicken in the skillet, surrounding it with thinly sliced red onions.
- Sprinkle herbs of Provence evenly over the chicken, creating a robust herbal layer.
- Drizzle balsamic sauce across the chicken, allowing it to pool and infuse the meat with tangy richness.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking for approximately 60 minutes at 350°F.
- Periodically rotate the chicken to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent burning.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together parsley, soy sauce, mustard, tomato paste, honey, salt, and sweet paprika until thoroughly integrated.
- Once chicken reaches optimal tenderness, remove from heat and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to serving platter, accompanied by caramelized onions and prepared sauce on the side.
Notes
- Choose bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks for maximum flavor and juiciness during the long cooking process.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan-friendly alternative that maintains a similar sweet profile.
- Reduce cooking time by 20-30 minutes if using boneless chicken cuts, checking internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Toast herbs of Provence in a dry skillet before adding to intensify their aromatic qualities and deepen the overall dish complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg