Chicken With Balsamic Vinegar

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless chicken thighs
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3/4 cup red wine
• 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 shallots, whole
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 make a few slashed on the skin of the chicken using a sharp knife. brush the chicken with the crushed garlic and place in a non-metallic dish.
• 2 pour the wine and wine vinegar over the chicken and season with salt and pepper, to taste. cover and marinate as long as possible, preferably overnight.
• 3 remove chicken pieces with a slotted spoon, draining well. reserve the marinade.
• 4 heat the oil and butter in a skillet. add the shallots (whole) and saute for 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
• 5 add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning, until browned all over.
• 6 reduce the heat and add 1/2 of the reserved marinade. cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, add more marinade when necessary.
• 7 add the balsamic vinegar and thyme and cook for another 4 minutes.
• 8 serve with polenta or rice (optional).