Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes Skillet Balsamic Chicken Thighs 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews Chicken thighs get cooked in a slightly sweet-tart sauce thanks to a combination of balsamic vinegar, honey and chicken broth. Serve over rice or whole grains. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 9, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photography / Jacob Fox, Styling / Sammy Mila Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 large bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Directions Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken all over with garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook the chicken, turning once, until well browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Lower heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onions to the pan. Cook, stirring, until mostly softened, about 4 minutes. Add broth, vinegar, honey and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Return the chicken to the pan, partially cover and cook, turning once, until the liquid has reduced and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching the bone registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 293 Calories 13g Fat 11g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 thigh Calories 293 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 9g Protein 30g 60% Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 140mg 47% Vitamin A 38IU 1% Sodium 448mg 19% Potassium 462mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved