BALSAMIC ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

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I will always remember the way my grandmother's house smelled when she made these balsamic chicken thighs every Sunday. Ever since she gave me the recipe, the heartwarming flavors always take me back to my childhood. - Erin Chilcoat, Central Islip, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
4 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 shallots, chopped
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons oil, mustard, vinaigrette and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper until blended. Add chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 6 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. Place chicken, skin side up, on half of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Place parsnips and sweet potato in a large bowl; add shallots, caraway seeds and the remaining oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Arrange in a single layer on remaining half of pan., Roast chicken and vegetables 20 minutes. Stir vegetables; roast chicken and vegetables until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes longer., Transfer vegetables to a bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons parsley and half of the bacon. Serve chicken with vegetables; sprinkle chicken with the remaining parsley and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

solomon botipe
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This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the vegetables were undercooked. I won't be making this again.


Mathlyne Ruiz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The balsamic glaze adds a delicious finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jamie Higgins
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the root vegetables are roasted to perfection. The balsamic glaze adds a wonderful depth of flavor.


Uv Raj
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Muhammadumar farooq
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I'm not a big fan of balsamic vinegar, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The chicken was delicious and the vegetables were roasted perfectly. The balsamic glaze added a nice touch of flavor without being overpowering.


Parwiz Qaderi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Leader Ibrahimi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the root vegetables were roasted to perfection. The balsamic glaze added a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Miranda Young
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out dry. Not sure what went wrong.


Les Buckley
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The balsamic glaze added a nice finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Eli
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the root vegetables were a great accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this again.


Thomas Michel
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the root vegetables were perfectly roasted. The balsamic glaze added a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.