Chicken Thighs with Balsamic-Braised Mushrooms

Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Crispy Prosciutto
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Ingredients

  • 12 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 (16-oz) pkg whole mushrooms, cut in half
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook, in 2 batches, in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from pot; keep warm.
  2. Cook mushrooms in 2 Tbsp hot oil in pot 6 to 8 minutes or until browned and liquid is released.
  3. Return chicken to skillet. Add broth, vinegar, and thyme. Simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is done.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (3-oz) pkg sliced prosciutto
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 (12-oz) pkg shaved Brussels sprouts

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Place prosciutto in a single layer on a paper towel-lined plate. Cover with another layer of paper towels. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp. Crumble.
  2. Combine oil, lemon juice, mustard, and pepper in a large bowl. Add sprouts and prosciutto; toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
338
166
504
Fat (g) 20 11 31
Sat. Fat (g) 4 2 6
Protein (g) 35 8 43
Carb (g) 4 11 15
Fiber (g) 1 4 5
Sodium (mg) 343 309 652

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