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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (287g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

5 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Calories 271
Calories from Fat 81 (29%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 9.0g 13%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Trans Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Potassium 562mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 11.8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugars 4.9g
Protein 34.5g 69%

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Chicken Thighs With Sweet Onion Balsamic Relish

Recipe #107384 | 45 min | 15 min prep | add private note
justcallmetoni

By: justcallmetoni
Dec 31, 2004

Based on a Cooking Light recipe, this has been modified to suit my own tastes. The sweet onions and balsamic vinegar create a lovely contrast in flavors that pair together so well. I usually serve this with couscous or brown rice with a green vegetable such as zucchini or spinach. Reheats well for lunch the next day.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Saute onions with 1/4 teaspoon of pepper for about 5 minutes, the onions should be soft and golden.
  3. 3
    Add 1/4 teaspoon pepper, chicken, oregano, and thyme to pan, and sprinkle with 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar.
  4. 4
    Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until chicken is done.
  5. 5
    Uncover, increase heat, and cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
  6. 6
    Stir in 1 teaspoon vinegar, and sprinkle with parsley.

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From: dimply dots

On Apr 8, 2009

Love this way of preparing chicken thighs. I like to caramelize my onions for quite a bit longer than suggested, an extra 10-15 min. I also add extra balsamic. I like to serve it with couscous or quinoa and roasted broccoli. Thanks for a great, inexpensive staple.

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  • From: razzintaz

    On Nov 3, 2008

    Absolutely fabulous!! I didn't use the parsley, and I forgot the last teaspoon of balsamic, but it was still fabulous. I used thighs with bones. So after done cooking, I took the meat off hte bones and stirred it into the relish. Then I mixed this sauce with the "Lemon Pasta recipe # 30596".. I used all the juice of a lemon accidently, and I made sure the lemon juice boiled for 30 seconds before whisking in the half and half so it wouldn't curdle. After mixing up the lemon pasta, I poured the Chicken sweet onion balsamic relish over it and stirred it and it was amazing! The sweetness of the chicken helped balance out the tartness of the lemon juice. I loved this. Thank you! UPDATE: Have made this several times. I usually serve with rice. We dont' eat a lot of meat but my kids love this one! They even eat the onions!

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  • From: carole in orlando

    On Nov 22, 2005

    What an easy way to fix chicken thighs! The balsamic vinegar didn't overpower the rest of the ingredients. I did add salt to the seasoning mix and it was an improvement IMHO. The cook time was accurate and we really enjoyed this chicken dish. Thanks, Carole in Orlando

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  • From: Lil'PG

    On Aug 13, 2006

    Loved the flavors of the carmelized onions and balsamic vinegar! The last splash after cooking makes all the difference. Before cooking the chicken, I salted it, since I did not see where the salt was supposed to be used. Easy to do, and surely will make again.

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