Honey Balsamic Chicken - Fantastic Dinner

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while brown sugar is more economical.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers similar acidity with fewer calories, and red wine vinegar is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in thighs are often less expensive.

Add 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts to a bag.

Pour in about 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar.

Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce.

Add 1/4 cup honey for sweetness.

Add 3 cloves of garlic, either minced or whole.

Season with black pepper.

Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken.

Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or overnight for better flavor.

Preheat the grill (or pan) and grill the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side.

Set the grilled chicken aside on a plate once done, noting the char marks.

Take the remaining marinade and pour it into a saucepan.

Add more balsamic vinegar, honey, and soy sauce to the marinade to increase the volume.

Bring the sauce to a boil.

Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch diluted in 1 tablespoon of water to thicken the sauce.

Stir until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.

Drizzle the thickened sauce over the grilled chicken.

Garnish with chopped spring onions for added flavor and presentation.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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