Description
These delicious Balsamic Herb Baked Chicken Thighs are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for any night of the week. The combination of fresh herbs, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar creates a mouthwatering marinade that infuses the chicken with incredible taste. Serve with a side of your favorite vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 1–1.5 pounds chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 3 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 5–9 sprigs dried (or fresh) Winter Savory herb or Thyme
- 3 leaves fresh sage, chopped
- 1/4–1/2 cup olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper medley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional)
- lemon wedges to spritz for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Marinade: In a baking dish, mix all the marinade ingredients. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours for more flavor.
- Bake Chicken: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the marinated chicken thighs for 25-35 minutes, turning once halfway through. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of olive oil and balsamic vinegar based on your preference for juiciness and flavor.
- For extra flavor, try adding minced garlic to the marinade.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Balsamic Herb Baked Chicken Thighs, Herb Chicken Thighs, Baked Chicken Thighs, Chicken Thighs Recipe
