Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Balsamic Glaze and Shallots

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Juicy chicken thighs seared to golden perfection, finished with a rich balsamic shallot glaze that adds a sweet and tangy depth to every bite. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear without moving for 7-8 minutes until skin is deeply golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and add 2 thinly sliced shallots to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring shallots gently until softened.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/2 cup chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes, occasionally spooning the balsamic glaze over chicken, until sauce reduces and chicken registers 165°F internally.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves just before removing from heat. Serve chicken topped with the shallot balsamic glaze.

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