Description
Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus brings together tender chicken and crisp asparagus in a single skillet with minimal cleanup. Drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze, your dinner comes together effortlessly for a quick and satisfying meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimum fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cups asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and craft a zesty marinade by whisking 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2 lbs chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown exterior.
- Pour the entire balsamic mixture over the chicken, surrounding it with 2 cups trimmed asparagus, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 julienned carrot.
- Slide the skillet into the 400F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the dish rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Drizzle any remaining sauce over the chicken and vegetables before serving the meal warm.
Notes
- Fresh asparagus works best when it’s thin and bright green, so choose carefully at the market.
- Swap chicken breasts with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that keeps the same delicious balsamic flavors.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness, ensuring it reaches 165F without overcooking and drying out.
- For extra flavor, let the balsamic sauce marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking to deepen the tangy sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg