Description
Balsamic Glazed Chicken and Veggies brings together tender chicken and roasted vegetables, drizzled with a tangy-sweet glaze that makes dinner feel like a restaurant-quality feast. Grab your favorite sheet pan and get ready to create a delicious meal that comes together in less than an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
Seasoning and Sauce:
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a blazing 400°F and grab a large baking dish for the impending flavor explosion.
- Whisk ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper into a smooth, tangy marinade.
- Nestle 4 chicken breasts into the baking dish, then generously cascade the balsamic mixture over each piece, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter 2 cups of chopped mixed vegetables – bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots – around the chicken, creating a colorful landscape.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and roast for precisely 25-30 minutes, tracking the chicken’s internal temperature until it hits 165°F.
- Pull the dish out and let it rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle freshly torn basil leaves across the top for a vibrant, aromatic finish before serving directly from the baking dish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for deeper flavor by letting it sit in the balsamic mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Choose vegetables with similar cooking times like bell peppers, zucchini, and red onions to ensure even roasting.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that your balsamic vinegar is certified gluten-free.
- Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces to help them cook evenly and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg