Chicken With Balsamic Vinegar

• 4 boneless chicken thighs
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 34 cup red wine
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 shallots, whole
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Make a few slashed on the skin of the chicken using a sharp knife.
2. Brush the chicken with the crushed garlic and place in a non-metallic dish.
3. Pour the wine and white wine vinegar over the chicken and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Cover and marinate as long as possible, preferably overnight.
5. Remove chicken pieces with a slotted spoon, draining well.
6. Reserve the marinade.
7. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet.
8. Add the shallots (whole) and saute for 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
9. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning, until browned all over.
10. Reduce the heat and add 1/2 of the reserved marinade.
11. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, add more marinade when necessary.
12. Add the balsamic vinegar and thyme and cook for another 4 minutes.
13. Serve with polenta or rice (optional).

chicken thighs, garlic, red wine, white wine vinegar, olive oil, butter, shallots, balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-with-balsamic-vinegar-403006 (may not work)