Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes Balsamic Butter Chicken Bites 5.0 (6) 4 Reviews These balsamic butter chicken bites are crispy and sticky sweet, thanks to balsamic glaze. Cooking balsamic vinegar with a bit of brown sugar helps it achieve the perfect consistency to cling to the chicken. Serve these tasty bites on a platter with wooden picks for guests to enjoy, or get creative by wrapping them up in a sandwich or using them as a flavorful salad topper. By Craig Ruff Craig Ruff Craig Ruff was first exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There, he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to working in restaurants. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 21, 2024 Tested by Amanda Holstein Tested by Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons canola oil 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Directions Position rack in top third of oven; preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Toss chicken, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Broil until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven; discard any excess liquid. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring often, until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter until completely melted and the mixture resembles a caramel sauce. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon for later use. Add the chicken to the balsamic mixture in the medium bowl; toss until evenly coated. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Arrange the chicken mixture in a single layer on the same baking sheet. Broil until glossy and deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with the reserved 1 tablespoon balsamic mixture. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with thyme. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Nutrition Information Serving Size: 1/3 cupCalories 174, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 88mg, Carbohydrates 3g, Total sugars 3g, Added sugars 1g, Protein 17g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 332mg, Potassium 220mg EatingWell.com, February 2024 Rate It Print