Plum Good Chicken Thighs

Submitted by Jennici

"My mom gave me this wonderful, sweet, tender, tasty recipe for chicken thighs. A different twist on chicken- wonderful flavor! Pairs well with asian inspired side dishes."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (4-6 pieces)
• 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
• 3 green onions or 3 scallions
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup plum jam
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. In bowl, toss thighs with five-spice powder and salt. Finely chop green onions (enough to total 2 tbsp.) reserve for garnish. Cut remainder of onions into 1 inch pieces, set aside.
2. In skillet, heat oil on medium heat. Add thighs and cook 10 minutes (or until browned/no pink), turning once. Transfer to plate.
3. In drippings left in skillet, medium heat, cook 1 inch onion pieces 4 minutes (lightly browned). Stir in broth, jam, vinegar; heat to boiling.
4. Reduce heat to medium, put thighs in pan for five-ten minutes or until syrupy. Turn chicken a few times to coat with syrup. Garnish with finely chopped green onions.
5. Pairs well with asian themed side dishes, rice, vegetables.

Reviews

[LonghornMama]

Really good! Quick and easy to fix for a weeknight meal. Asian flavor with a punch from the balsamic vinegar. Served with rice and edamame. A great way to use up my plum jam, too. Thanks for sharing the recipe!