Balsamic Braised Chicken

11 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (2-pound) package chicken thighs (about 6 thighs)
  • 1 (2-pound) package chicken drumsticks (about 6 drumsticks)
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions

  1. 1
    Sprinkle chicken pieces evenly with pepper and salt.
  2. 2
    Cook chicken in hot vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until slightly brown on all sides, turning pieces often. Remove chicken from skillet, and drain on paper towels. Drain excess oil from skillet.
  3. 3
    Add chopped garlic to skillet, and saute over medium heat 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and 1/2 cup chicken broth, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Add 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar and 3 tablespoon honey; increase heat to medium-high, and bring glaze to a boil.
  4. 4
    Add chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, uncovered, turning occasionally, 45 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken is done. Spoon balsamic glaze mixture over chicken, and sprinkle evenly with green onions.

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