Balsamic-Glazed Chicken with Honey-Roasted Carrots

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a tangy balsamic reduction paired with sweet honey-roasted carrots make for a comforting yet elegant dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, balsamic vinegar, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 6 peeled carrots cut into 3-inch sticks with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: While carrots roast, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and add 3 minced garlic cloves and 4 sprigs fresh thyme to the skillet. Cook an additional 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken and thyme from skillet. Pour 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar and 2 tbsp honey into the hot skillet. Simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the glaze over each piece. Serve the balsamic-glazed chicken alongside the honey-roasted carrots.

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