Name: Soy Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp garlic (finely minced ); 3 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped ); dashes black pepper; 1/4 cup melted butter or olive oil; 6 bone-in chicken thighs (preferably skin removed); 1 bundle asparagus (trimmed)

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Balsamic vinegar and soy sauce combination makes this soy balsamic chicken thighs with asparagus very flavorful and delicious. It is baked in one pan so the clean-up is easy! Marinate the chicken thighs ahead of time.

Soy Balsamic Chicken is baked with asparagus in one pan

I am a huge balsamic vinegar lover and always trying to use in many different recipes. This Soy Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Asparagus recipe is a dish that you can easily make at home with ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. Sweeeeeet~!

Balsamic vinegar paired with soy sauce? You already know how good they are together. Plus they are made in one pan? I have nothing to complain about this recipe.

Soy Balsamic glazed chicken is served with rice and asparagus

I like to use chicken thighs with bones because they stays moist in the long cooking time and brings the best flavor without going dry or greasy. If you are suing boneless chicken thighs, adjust the baking time accordingly.

These soy balsamic chicken thighs with asparagus are delicious and it is one of my family’s favorite western main dishes.

Ingredients You’ll Need

balsamic vinegar
soy sauce
garlic
fresh parsley
black pepper
melted butter or olive oil
bone-in chicken thighs – preferably skin removed
asparagus

How to make Soy Balsamic Chicken Thigh

Step 1: Marinate Chicken Thighs Ahead Of Time

If you want your chicken to be flavorful and tender, it is important to marinate the chicken thighs ahead of time. Make the marinade in the morning, then all you need to do is to cook them in the evening.

The succulent finger licking good chicken dinner is ready and the asparagus is a bonus gift!

In a ziplock bag, combine soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Pepper, and parsley. Mix well.

Chicken thighs! I like to remove the skin to cut the amount of fat in the glaze, but you can keep it if you prefer moister chicken.

Add melted butter or olive oil to the marinade mixture and mix.

Add the chicken thighs and massage to coat them with the marinade. You want these guys to be marinaded for at least 4 hours in the fridge. Overnight is even better.

Step 2: Baking Chicken Thighs and Asparagus

Place the on the baking pan lined with foil (for easy clean-up afterward). I like the flavor comes from the butter but the melted butter can curdle during the refrigeration. But it will melt again in the oven so I won’t bother.

Bake in the preheated 400˚F oven and bake for 30 minutes. The chicken should be cooked well.

Then I added some asparagus to the pan. Switch the oven heat from the baking to broil setting. Broil for 6-10 minutes until the glaze is formed and the asparagus is roasted.

Turn the thighs to the other side during the broiling to be glazed evenly. Watch carefully!

Step 3: Coat the Asparagus with the glaze

Here is the finished dish of tonight’s dinner for my family. I just tossed the asparagus to coat with the delicious glaze on the bottom of the pan.

Soy Balsamic Glazed chicken is very flavorful and tender.

Even without any added sugar, the chicken is finger licking sweet and tangy, and the garlic brings the “it” factor of the entire flavor of balsamic. Of course, the asparagus is just perfect to partner the chicken on my plate, too. Yum!

Start your weeknight with a delicious chicken dinner! Your loved ones will be so happy!

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