Description
Flavorful Italian dish with tender chicken and roasted vegetables drizzled in a tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for a quick, nutritious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) 2
Assorted vegetables 2 cups (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion)
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Salt ½ teaspoon
Black pepper ½ teaspoon
Garlic powder ½ teaspoon
Balsamic vinegar ¼ cup
Honey or maple syrup 1 tablespoon
Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon
Garlic, minced 2 cloves
Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Cut chicken and vegetables into even pieces; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until done
Toss vegetables with 1 tsp olive oil and Italian seasoning; spread on baking sheet
Roast vegetables 20 minutes until tender
In a saucepan, simmer ¼ cup balsamic vinegar with 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon, and 2 cloves garlic 10 minutes
Drizzle glaze over cooked chicken and veggies
Notes
Use chicken thighs for more juiciness
Opt for extra virgin olive oil for enhanced flavor
Quality balsamic vinegar is crucial for best taste
Replace honey with maple syrup for vegan version
Add rosemary to the glaze for aromatic twist
Roast time may vary depending on vegetable thickness
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 4000mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg