Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Caramelized Shallots and Balsamic Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Juicy pan-roasted chicken thighs paired with sweet caramelized shallots and a tangy balsamic glaze for a rich and satisfying dinner. This French-inspired New Year's recipe (gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, shallots, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 35 min Serves 4 French cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, skin on (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
4 medium, thinly sliced shallots
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes.
Step 3: Remove chicken thighs briefly and add 2 tbsp butter and 4 thinly sliced shallots to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook shallots, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until caramelized and soft.
Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tbsp brown sugar, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the shallots.
Step 5: Return chicken thighs to the skillet on top of the shallots and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 12-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme over the chicken and shallots before serving.