Saucy Plum Chicken

Saucy Plum Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy plum sauce. Seasoned with Chinese five-spice and seared until golden, the chicken is then simmered in a rich glaze made with plum jam, balsamic vinegar, and chicken broth. Finished with fresh green onions, this dish is perfect for a weeknight meal with rice or veggies. Ready in just 20 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Saucy Plum Chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 309kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons For accurate measurements.
mixing bowls For combining ingredients.
nonstick skillet For cooking the chicken and reducing the sauce.

Ingredients

1-1/4 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1/2 tsp. Chinese five spice powder
1/2 tsp. table salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 green onions (tops and bottoms), sliced more for garnish
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup plum jam
2 tbsps. balsamic vinegar

Instructions

In a bowl, toss the chicken thighs with Chinese five-spice powder and salt.
1-1/4 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, 1/2 tsp. Chinese five spice powder, 1/2 tsp. table salt
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
1 tbsp. olive oil
In the same skillet, cook the chopped green onions in the drippings over medium heat until browned, about 3–4 minutes.
4 green onions (tops and bottoms), sliced
Stir in the chicken broth, plum jam, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency, about 4 minutes.
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1/2 cup plum jam, 2 tbsps. balsamic vinegar
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and coat them with the sauce. Garnish with extra green onion.

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