Balsamic Basil Chicken
Look no further for the ideal weeknight dinner. Once you've marinated the chicken, you can effortlessly prepare everything, including the vegetable side, in a single pan in under 30 minutes. It's yet another triumph for skillet chicken dinners!
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
- 2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large zucchini, cut into half moons
- 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
- Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)
- Basil, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, vinegar, and mustard. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat oven 425°. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining oil. Shake off excess marinade from chicken and season all over with salt and pepper. Add to hot pan skin side-down, and cook until seared and golden, about 6 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until seared on other side, about 6 minutes.
- Scatter zucchini and tomatoes around chicken. Season vegetables with salt and pepper, then transfer skillet to oven and bake until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°, about 15 minutes more.
- Garnish with Parmesan and basil before serving.
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