Balsamic-Braised Chicken Thighs

Pecan Green Beans and Carrots
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Ingredients

  • 3 (7-oz) bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg whole mushrooms, halved
  • ½ Tbsp butter
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 minutes per side or until browned and done. Remove from pot; keep warm.
  2. Cook mushrooms in ½ Tbsp hot oil and butter in same pot 4 minutes or until browned and liquid is released.
  3. Return chicken to pot; add broth. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar and thyme.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (12-oz) pkg trimmed green beans
  • ¾ cup baby carrots
  • 2 Tbsp chopped pecans
  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Steam green beans and carrots in a steamer basket over simmering water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Sauté nuts and garlic in melted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until nuts are toasted and fragrant. Toss with green beans and carrots. Sprinkle with salt.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
334
131
465
Fat (g) 20 11 31
Sat. Fat (g) 4 5 9
Protein (g) 35 2 37
Carb (g) 3 7 10
Fiber (g) 1 3 4
Sodium (mg) 352 284 636

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