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Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Arugula-Strawberry Salad

Serving Size: 10 servings
Balsamic vinegar adds a tangy-sweet taste to these baked chicken thighs. Enjoy with an arugula-strawberry salad tossed with a lemon vinaigrette.

Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero

Cook Times

Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook5
Hands-Off Cook35
Passive0
Total Time55 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10 servings

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, jar with lid, Measuring cups and spoons, Meat Thermometer, Mixing bowls, Oven, Roasting Pan, Tongs, Vegetable Peeler, Whisk

Ingredients

  • 4 ½ pound bone-in chicken thigh or a mixture of parts

For the marinade:

  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 6 tablespoon balsamic vinegar more to taste
  • 4 clove garlic smashed
  • 1 ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:

  • 18 ounce arugula
  • 16 ounce strawberry
  • pecan optional

Instructions

Prepare the chicken:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients.
  • Add the chicken and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile make the dressing and prepare the salad.
  • Place chicken on a parchment lined, rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • If desired, add additional balsamic vinegar to taste during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.

Make the dressing:

  • In a small bowl with a whisk or jar sealed tight, combinevinegar, olive oil and lemon juice. Add pepper to taste.

Prepare the salad:

  • Wash and spin the arugula and add to medium mixing bowl. Add the sliced strawberries. Toss with the vinaigrette.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in microwave on full power until preferred temperature is reached.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1363IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg