Balsamic Chicken Bites

Ingredients

• 700g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Preparation

1. preheat oven to 180°c.
2. toss chicken, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated. arrange in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. bake until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. remove from oven; discard any excess liquid.
3. meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring often, until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. remove from heat. whisk in butter until completely melted and the mixture resembles a caramel sauce. transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon for later use. add the chicken to the balsamic mixture in the medium bowl; toss until evenly coated.