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Savory Balsamic Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe with Easy Roasted Carrots

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This recipe features bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs glazed with a tangy, slightly sweet balsamic reduction, roasted alongside tender carrots for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 pound (450g) carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
  • Salt (about 1 teaspoon, 5g)
  • Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon, 1g)
  • Fresh herbs (optional: thyme or rosemary sprigs)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Peel and cut carrots into 1/2-inch thick sticks or rounds. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Place chicken thighs skin side up in a baking dish or rimmed sheet pan. Brush about half of the balsamic glaze over the skin of each thigh.
  6. Scatter the seasoned carrots around the chicken. Drizzle remaining glaze over the carrots.
  7. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Halfway through cooking, baste chicken and carrots with remaining glaze and juices.
  8. Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before seasoning for extra crispy skin. Simmer balsamic glaze low and slow to avoid burning. Baste halfway through cooking to keep flavors bright. If glaze thickens too much, gently warm before brushing. Tent carrots with foil if browning too fast.

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Keywords: balsamic glazed chicken, roasted carrots, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, balsamic vinegar chicken, roasted vegetables

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