PLUM GOOD CHICKEN THIGHS

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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.

Provided by Jennici

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In skillet, heat oil on medium heat. Add thighs and cook 10 minutes (or until browned/no pink), turning once. Transfer to plate.
  • In drippings left in skillet, medium heat, cook 1 inch onion pieces 4 minutes (lightly browned). Stir in broth, jam, vinegar; heat to boiling.
  • 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.
  • Pairs well with asian themed side dishes, rice, vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.2, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 498.6, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 21.3, Protein 23.4

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