Balsamic-Glazed Chicken with Mushrooms

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed in a rich balsamic reduction, paired with earthy sautéed mushrooms and thyme. This French-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, butter, mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves 1 French cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 oz chicken thighs dry and season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 oz sliced mushrooms and 1/4 minced shallot, cooking for 4 minutes until mushrooms release liquid and brown slightly.
  3. Step 3: Add chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 8 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 6 minutes more.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, reducing heat to low. Simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

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