Balsamic Butter Chicken Bites
Directions
- 1Position rack in top third of oven and preheat broiler.
- 2Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- 3Toss chicken, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated.
- 4Arrange in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
- 5Broil until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
- 6Remove from oven and discard any excess liquid.
- 7Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan.
- 8Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 9Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring often, until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes.
- 10Remove from heat.
- 11Whisk in butter until completely melted and the mixture resembles a caramel sauce.
- 12Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon for later use.
- 13Add the chicken to the balsamic mixture in the medium bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- 14Arrange the chicken mixture in a single layer on the same baking sheet.
- 15Broil until glossy and deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, about 3 minutes.
- 16Remove from oven and brush with the reserved 1 tablespoon balsamic mixture.
- 17Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Equipment
rimmed baking sheetfoilsmall saucepanmedium bowlplatter
Tips
- This would be a great recipe to double or triple to meal prep ahead.
- It's so easy to adjust to any flavour combo you like.
- Serve these tasty bites on a platter with wooden toothpicks for guests to enjoy, or get creative by wrapping them up in a sandwich or using them as a flavorful salad topper.