After making the balsamic vinaigrette to add to the website, I wanted to use it to make something; with no salad ingredients on hand, I went to the freezer for the chicken thighs.
Chicken thighs are something I make sure is always in the freezer.
It has been raining with lots of wind, so I decided to roast them surrounded by acorn and buttercup squash, which I also tossed in the vinaigrette.
You can substitute chicken breast or boneless chicken; know your cooking times will be shorter.
For boneless chicken thighs, grill 8 minutes per side
For boneless chicken breast grill 6 minutes per side
It’s super fast and easy, you can make the vinaigrette in under 15 minutes, and the marinating time is up to you.
Marinate at least 2 hours if possible and up to 12 hours; your chicken can take on a rubbery texture if you go over 12 hours.
It is a great summer grilling dish and works well with small grills.
Have fun and safe cruising
Balsamic marinated chicken thighs
tender chicken thighs with crispy skin that are tangy and sweet
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 4 chicken thighs
Instructions
- Trim any excess skin from your thighs and pat dry, place them in a zip lock bag or baking dish
- pour the balsamic vinaigrette in, close the bag and massage the marinade into the thighs
- Marinate for at least two hours or up to 12 hours
- make sure to bring your chicken to room temperature befor you cook it
Oven method
- preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- place the thighs skin side up in a cast-iron skillet or an oven-safe baking dish
- Cook for 45 minutes
- remove from oven and let rest a minimum of five minutes
Grill method
- preheat your grill to medium-high heat if your grill has a thermometer you are looking for 350 to 375 degrees
- place your thighs skin side up and let cook for 15 minutes
- turn your thighs skin side down and cook an additional 15 minutes
- if you are unsure about your chicken being done use a thermometer and remove chicken then the internal temperature is 165 degrees, being careful not to touch the bone as this will throw off your reading
- let your chicken sit for at least 5 minutes before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 18gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 241mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 88IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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