Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:8Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleCook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 1/2poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces2tablespoonscanola oil3/4teaspoonsalt, divided5tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar2teaspoonsDijon mustard2teaspoonslight brown sugar2tablespoonsunsalted butter1/2teaspoonfresh thymeleavesDirectionsPosition rack in top third of oven; preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.Toss chicken, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Broil until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven; discard any excess liquid.Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring often, until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter until completely melted and the mixture resembles a caramel sauce. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon for later use. Add the chicken to the balsamic mixture in the medium bowl; toss until evenly coated.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleArrange the chicken mixture in a single layer on the same baking sheet. Broil until glossy and deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with the reserved 1 tablespoon balsamic mixture. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleNutrition InformationServing Size: 1/3 cupCalories 174, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 88mg, Carbohydrates 3g, Total sugars 3g, Added sugars 1g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 332mg, Potassium 220mgEatingWell.com, February 2024Rate ItPrint

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:8

Active Time:35 mins

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Total Time:

Servings:8

Servings:

8

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

the ingredients to make the Sticky-Sweet Balsamic Butter Chicken Bites

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 1/2poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces2tablespoonscanola oil3/4teaspoonsalt, divided5tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar2teaspoonsDijon mustard2teaspoonslight brown sugar2tablespoonsunsalted butter1/2teaspoonfresh thymeleaves

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

1 1/2poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

2tablespoonscanola oil

3/4teaspoonsalt, divided

5tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar

2teaspoonsDijon mustard

2teaspoonslight brown sugar

2tablespoonsunsalted butter

1/2teaspoonfresh thymeleaves

DirectionsPosition rack in top third of oven; preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.Toss chicken, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Broil until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven; discard any excess liquid.Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring often, until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter until completely melted and the mixture resembles a caramel sauce. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon for later use. Add the chicken to the balsamic mixture in the medium bowl; toss until evenly coated.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleArrange the chicken mixture in a single layer on the same baking sheet. Broil until glossy and deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with the reserved 1 tablespoon balsamic mixture. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleNutrition InformationServing Size: 1/3 cupCalories 174, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 88mg, Carbohydrates 3g, Total sugars 3g, Added sugars 1g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 332mg, Potassium 220mgEatingWell.com, February 2024

Directions

Position rack in top third of oven; preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.Toss chicken, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Broil until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven; discard any excess liquid.Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring often, until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter until completely melted and the mixture resembles a caramel sauce. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon for later use. Add the chicken to the balsamic mixture in the medium bowl; toss until evenly coated.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleArrange the chicken mixture in a single layer on the same baking sheet. Broil until glossy and deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with the reserved 1 tablespoon balsamic mixture. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleNutrition InformationServing Size: 1/3 cupCalories 174, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 88mg, Carbohydrates 3g, Total sugars 3g, Added sugars 1g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 332mg, Potassium 220mg

Position rack in top third of oven; preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Toss chicken, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Broil until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven; discard any excess liquid.

Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring often, until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter until completely melted and the mixture resembles a caramel sauce. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon for later use. Add the chicken to the balsamic mixture in the medium bowl; toss until evenly coated.

a photo of the diced chicken in the balsamic mixture

Arrange the chicken mixture in a single layer on the same baking sheet. Broil until glossy and deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with the reserved 1 tablespoon balsamic mixture. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme.

a photo of the chicken on a sheet pan

Nutrition InformationServing Size: 1/3 cupCalories 174, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 88mg, Carbohydrates 3g, Total sugars 3g, Added sugars 1g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 332mg, Potassium 220mg

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/3 cupCalories 174, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 88mg, Carbohydrates 3g, Total sugars 3g, Added sugars 1g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 332mg, Potassium 220mg

Serving Size: 1/3 cup

Calories 174, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 88mg, Carbohydrates 3g, Total sugars 3g, Added sugars 1g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 332mg, Potassium 220mg

EatingWell.com, February 2024

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