recipeName: 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
steps: preheat oven to 180°c. 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. 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.
NER: chicken thighs canola oil salt balsamic vinegar dijon mustard brown sugar ted butter thyme leaves