Honey Balsamic Chicken

These cold winter days really make you yearn for warm comforting foods like this, isn’t it? My kids love this honey balsamic chicken very much. It’s a complete meal on its own for them. The best part for me is that it takes only 30 minutes to make it and I always have the ingredients on hand. I can’t think of a recipe easier than this.

Every time I go to a restaurant; I’m always fascinated by how exotic the words ‘honey balsamic’ sound together. So lush and anything made with that combination is so beautifully married. If you don’t believe me – go ahead. Mix one table of each, honey balsamic and pour it over a salad! Gives the salad a whole new dimension.

What is Balsamic?

For those of you who don’t know’ balsamic is Italian vinegar made from white wine pressings. Back in the old days, it used to be an ideal gift and favor. Some brands I believe have been fermented for over 100 years. It’s this aging process that makes balsamic vinegar often expensive. Luckily you don’t need more than a few tablespoons to make a whole dish like this and bring an exotic flavor to your chicken.

It must be noted that Balsamic is vinegar but it’s own kind. So, you can’t really substitute balsamic vinegar for regular vinegar. You will have a delicious chicken but it won’t be a Honey Balsamic Chicken. 

This one is my Rhea’s absolute favorite. She called it honey chicken because she could never say balsamic. Mama makes honey chicken and potato! I just love it when my kids plan the menu. It makes my life a little more interesting.

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)

• Balsamic – As you can see the star of this dish is balsamic so please do not substitute the balsamic with regular vinegar. It’s not the same. Instead, try finding a recipe that uses the ingredient you have on hand. Try Honey Mustard Chicken or Honey Soya chicken.
• Honey – Honey really helps soften the sourness that comes from the fermented vinegar. By the end of the dish, you will see the tart vinegar has mellowed into something sweet and syrupy.
• Flour – If you want to make this gluten-free – you can omit the flour and add cornstarch instead. The flour/cornstarch helps thicken the sauce and add a nice layer to the chicken that helps keep the marinade on it.
• Potatoes – I do like adding the potatoes in the sauce – it does take a lot of flavor from the sauce and is absolutely delicious.

Useful Tips and Tools:

• Use a heavy-bottom Sauce Pan to prevent burning
• I like using my Spatula but a Wooden Spoon works just as well
• Always use separate Cutting Board for meat and veggies to prevent contamination.
• A sharp Knifeworks best to clean and cut chicken

How to Make Honey Balsamic Chicken (Save/Pin)

• Peel the potatoes and cut into thick slices.
• Clean and pat dry chicken. Season salt and pepper then lightly dust with flour.
• Add one tbsp of oil in a heavy-bottom pan – brown chicken pieces on both sides (about 2 minutes each side)- remove and set aside
• Next, add another tbsp of oil, brown the potato slices on both sides. (about 2 minutes each side) remove and set aside.
• To the same pan, add remaining oil and saute the onion and garlic.
• Then layer the potatoes and chicken over the onion and garlic.
• Add the Stock – ensure the chicken is tucked into the sauce.
• Next, add the Balsamic vinegar and honey,
• Season with salt and pepper as needed (balsamic vinegar has salt so don’t over- season)
• Cover the pan, let come to a boil, then lower the heat.
• Simmer covered for about 25 minutes.
• Remove the lid. Gently remove the chicken and potatoes to the serving dish. Cover and keep warm.
• Turn the heat up and let the sauce reduce to almost half or less!
  The reason we remove the chicken and potatoes so we do not overcook the chicken and break the potatoes.
• Once the sauce is reduced – pour the sauce over the chicken and potatoes.
• Sprinkle with some parsley or cilantro
• Serve hot.

Frequently asked questions

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Honey Balsamic Chicken

Author: Veena Azmanov

5 from 10 votes

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Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Calories: 417kcal

$10

Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings

Description

This Honey Balsamic Chicken is a delicious, simple, easy and effortless recipe to make with most ingredients you probably already have at home. The combination of honey and balsamic cooked into a sweet smooth sauce and tender chicken makes an absolute treat in just 30 mins.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 6 (6 ) Chicken drumsticks (or thighs)
• 2 (2 ) Potatoes sliced thickly
• 1/2 (0.5 ) Onion sliced
• 1 clove (1 clove) Garlic sliced
• 2 tbsp (1.04 oz) Flour for dusting
• 3 tbsp (1.5 floz) Oil
• 2 tbsp (1 floz) Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp (1.04 oz) Honey
• 1 cup (8.12 floz) Chicken stock or water
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE – 4 servings

Instructions

• Peel the potatoes and cut into thick slices.
• Clean and pat dry chicken. Season salt and pepper then lightly dust with flour.
• Add one tbsp of oil in a heavy-bottom pan – brown chicken pieces on both sides (about 2 minutes each side)- remove and set aside
• Next, add another tbsp of oil, brown the potato slices on both sides. (about 2 minutes each side) remove and set aside.
• To the same pan, add remaining oil and saute the onion and garlic.
• Then layer the potatoes and chicken over the onion and garlic.
• Add the Stock – ensure the chicken is tucked into the sauce.
• Next, add the Balsamic vinegar and honey,
• Season with salt and pepper as needed (balsamic vinegar has salt so don’t over- season)
• Cover the pan, let come to a boil, then lower the heat.
• Simmer covered for about 25 minutes.
• Remove the lid. Gently remove the chicken and potatoes to the serving dish. Cover and keep warm.
• Turn the heat up and let the sauce reduce to almost half or less!
• The reason we remove the chicken and potatoes so we do not overcook the chicken and break the potatoes.
• Once the sauce is reduced – pour the sauce over the chicken and potatoes.
• Sprinkle with some parsley or cilantro
• Serve hot.

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Equipment

Baking Dish

Spatula

Cutting boards

Kitchen Knife

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Honey Balsamic Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 417 Calories from Fat 176

% Daily Value*

Fat 19.6g30%

Saturated Fat 3.9g20%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 15.6g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 121mg40%

Sodium 230mg10%

Potassium 0mg0%

Carbohydrates 31.9g11%

Fiber 2.8g11%

Sugar 8.2g9%

Protein 27.4g55%

Vitamin A 0IU0%

Vitamin C 0mg0%

Calcium 0mg0%

Iron 0mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

Keywords – 30 minute meals, autumn, balsamic, chicken, fall, Honey, winter

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