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top down photo of balsamic raspberry jam chicken with raspberry jam to the side and sprigs of parsley
Servings: 6 people

Raspberry Balsamic Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Quick, easy, flavorful balsamic chicken with raspberry jam and garlic makes for a healthful low-carb dinner entree. Prepare it in advance to make weeknight meals a breeze!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Marinate Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 3 to 4 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs*

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients for the marinade (everything but the chicken) in a small blender. Add the chicken pieces to a zip lock bag followed by the marinade. Seal the bag and shake and move the chicken around until everything is well-coated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 to 6 hours.
  • When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Heat a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium with 1 to 2 tablespoons cooking oil (I use avocado oil). Carefully place the chicken on the hot skillet skin-side down. Sear the chicken on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes, until the skin has lots of color. 
  • Remove skillet from the stove top. Cover the skillet with foil (or oven-safe cover if you have one) and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and is cooked through.
  • Allow chicken to rest 10 minutes before serving with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

*This equates to about 8 bone-in thighs. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breasts, but note that they will require far less bake time than bone-in pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 8, Calories: 257kcal, Protein: 28g, Fat: 8g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken, balsamic chicken, chicken recipe, dinner, keto, low-carb, paleo, raspberry jam, whole30
Author: Julia