Date Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Chicken thighs seared and simmered in a sweet-tangy date balsamic glaze with Dijon, broth, and thyme for an easy one-pan dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds chicken thighs
• 6 dates
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Cooking instructions

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with the salt and pepper. Remove the pits from the dates and finely chop them. (about 5 min)
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until deeply browned. (about 10 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the dates, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and thyme, stirring around the chicken to combine. (about 2 min) — Medium heat
4. Simmer uncovered, turning the chicken once or twice, until the sauce is syrupy and the thickest parts of the thighs reach 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. (about 13 min) — Medium-low heat
5. Transfer the chicken to plates and spoon the date balsamic glaze over each serving. (about 1 min)