Balsamic Maple Glazed Chicken
Alright, folks, gather around because I'm about to drop the secret to making a dinner that'll make you feel like a Michelin-star chef, without actually having to know what you're doing. We're talking Balsamic Maple Glazed Chicken here. Yes, you heard that right. It's like the culinary equivalent of finding a $20 bill in your pocket. Exciting, right?
First off, let's talk ingredients. You've got your chicken thighs (because let's face it, they're juicier and more forgiving than their uptight cousin, the chicken breast), Brussels sprouts (the vegetable you hated as a kid but now pretend to love), red onion, Kalamata olives (fancy, I know), and a bunch of other stuff that sounds like you raided a hipster's pantry. But trust me, it works.
Now, for the magic part. You're going to take your balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and maple syrup - yes, the stuff you drown your pancakes in - and mix it all up. This concoction is going to turn your chicken into something so good, you'll want to write a thank-you letter to the chicken for its sacrifice. Let those chicken thighs soak up the glory for about 10-15 minutes, because patience is a virtue or something like that. Then, you're going to artistically arrange your Brussels sprouts, red onion, and those olives in a baking dish like you're setting up a still life for a painting. Tuck the chicken in the middle like it's the star of the show (because it is), drench the whole thing in that balsamic maple goodness, and throw it in the oven.
Fast forward 30 minutes and voila, you've got a meal that'll make your taste buds sing. And if you're anything like me, you'll stand there, eating straight out of the pan, channeling your inner Bill Murray in 'What About Bob', making those "mmmm" noises. So, give it a shot. Worst case scenario, you'll have a delicious story to tell.
Balsamic Maple Glazed Chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, minced garlic and maple syrup.
- Put chicken thighs in the bowl and let sit for about 10-15 minutes.
- Chop up Brussels sprouts, and red onion, place in baking dish.
- Add handfuls of Kalamata olives.
- Put thin slices of lemon around the sides.
- Make room in the middle for the chicken thighs.
- Add the chicken to the middle and pour some of the balsamic maple sauce over all the chicken. T
- hen drizzle the veggies and chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, balsamic glaze, S&P, and fresh basil.
- Bake for 30 min at 400.
- Remove from oven and drizzle a little more maple syrup on top. Enjoy
