Description
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Grapes is an effortless yet impressive dish that features juicy, crispy-skinned chicken thighs paired with sweet and tangy balsamic-glazed roasted grapes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekends, this recipe delivers bold flavors, beautiful presentation, and wholesome nutrition with minimal prep and cooking time.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Roasted Grapes and Aromatics
- 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)
- 4 garlic cloves, whole and peeled
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. This step ensures crispy skin and enhances the meat’s flavor.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and sear for 5 to 7 minutes without moving until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes to seal in the juices.
- Roast with Grapes: Add the grapes, whole garlic cloves, fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs, and a splash of balsamic vinegar to the skillet. Transfer to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, basting occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the grapes are soft and caramelized.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the chicken and grapes from the oven. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Drizzle any pan juices over the top before serving, allowing the balsamic glaze and roasted grapes to shine.
Notes
- Dry the chicken skin well for maximum crispiness during searing and roasting.
- Use an oven-safe skillet to easily transfer from stovetop to oven without switching pans.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to allow grapes and chicken room to roast and caramelize properly.
- Let the chicken rest after roasting to retain juicy tenderness and concentrate flavors.
- Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar before serving for more tang, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with grapes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg