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Tuscan Chicken Thigh Skillet

Tuscan-style skillet chicken thighs in a balsamic-honey pan sauce with tomatoes, garlic, and wilted spinach.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoonsflour
  • 1 teaspoonssalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonspepper
  • 1/2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
  • 2 poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6-8 chicken thighs)
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1/3 cupbalsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cupchicken broth
  • 3 tablespoonshoney
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 3 cupsfresh baby spinach
  • shaved parmesan cheese

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a shallow bowl, mix 3 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Dredge each chicken thigh in the mixture, pressing to coat and shaking off any excess.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs in a single layer (work in batches if the skillet is crowded) and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer browned chicken to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 6 pressed garlic cloves to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds (do not let the garlic burn).
  4. Pour in 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup chicken broth, and 3 tablespoons honey. Stir and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate into the sauce.
  5. Add the 2 diced Roma tomatoes to the skillet and bring the sauce to a brief boil.
  6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestle them into the sauce, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  7. Add 3 cups fresh baby spinach, recover, and cook 2–3 minutes more, until the spinach is wilted and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. If the chicken hasn’t reached 165°F, continue to simmer a few more minutes and recheck.
  8. Remove from heat, spoon sauce over the chicken, and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Recipe Notes
Substitutions:
You can substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts, but adjust the cooking time accordingly, as they’ll need less time in the skillet.
How to Store:
To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
How to Freeze:
Leftovers can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 1 month.
How to Reheat:
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or in a covered baking dish at 350ºF.