Imagine dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes and having only one pan to clean up afterwards. No, it is not a dream…it’s my Balsamic Chicken Sheet Pan recipe. The very best part is it is sumptuous.
What is a Sheet Pan Recipe?
A sheet pan meal is a brilliant time saving invention that allows you to cook an entire meal on one pan. It is quick, easy and makes clean up a breeze. My easy baked chicken recipe is also healthy and it is so wonderful my family doesn’t even realize how good it is for them. The baked chicken marinade really elevates this easy one pan meal because everything cooks together and the flavor combinations are endless. These meals are the perfect balance of flavor and texture.
How to Make Balsamic Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe – Step by Step
- Step One: Combine vinegar, honey, olive oil in a bowl. (Photo 1 below)
- Step Two: Next, add garlic, thyme, rosemary, crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend in a bowl; whisk to combine (Photo 2 below)
- Step Three: Then cut your chicken thighs into uniform pieces . (Photo 3 below)
- Step Four: Next, pour half of the mixture into a Ziploc bag; reserve remaining marinade.
Add chicken to the Ziploc bag and marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight. (Photo 4 below) - Step Five: Then chop broccoli into uniform pieces. (Photo 5 below)
- Step Six: Halve your cherry tomatoes. (Photo 6 below)
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- Step Seven: Place the tomatoes and broccoli on a lined rimmed baking sheet. (Photo 7 below)
- Step Eight: Slice onions into half moons and place on tray with other vegetables. (Photo 8 below)
- Step Nine: Next add chicken to the pan. Then bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. (Photo 9 below)
- Step Ten: Meanwhile, pour reserved balsamic mixture (not the portion used to marinate the chicken) in a small sauce pan. (Photo 10 below)
- Step Eleven: Cook over medium high for 7-10 minutes or until mixture reduces and thickens slightly. (Photo 11 below)
- Step Twelve: Finally, pour reduced sauce over chicken and veggies before serving (Photo 12 below)
Easy Hack for Cutting Cherry Tomatoes
Step One: Clean and dry cherry tomatoes.
Step Two: Place tomatoes on a clean plastic lid off any container you have; place another lid on top, sandwiching the tomatoes in between.
Step Three: While holding your palm on the lid firmly, run the knife through the middle on the tomatoes. Voila! you are done cutting all your tomatoes at the same time.
What kind of chicken is best for easy baked chicken recipe?
When I make sheet pan meals with chicken, I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. I find that they cook up nice and juicy with lots of flavor. Plus, they are very economical. However, you can use any chicken that your family prefers. Just make sure that they are all in uniform pieces so that they cook at the same rate.
What kind of vegetables can you use in this Easy Baked Chicken Recipe?
For the vegetables, I used broccoli onions and tomatoes. But it’s entirely up to you. I’ve also made it with green beans, carrots and bell peppers, too. So that’s the best part about these meals. You can use whatever your family likes or what you have on hand.
Expert Tips for Making the Best Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
- Prep all the ingredients the night before and put in containers or zip lock bags to make this meal super quick.
- To make the meal more hearty try serving over pasta or rice cauliflower.
- Try sweetening the Balsamic Chicken Marinade up with two tablespoons of honey.
- Use a non stick foil or silicone baking mat. For fast easy clean up.
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Balsamic Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons House Seasoning Blend, divided
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large onion, sliced
Instructions
- Combine vinegar, honey, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend in a bowl; whisk to combine.
- Pour half of the mixture into a Ziploc bag; reserve remaining marinade.
- Add chicken to the Ziploc bag and marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place marinated chicken on a foil lined rimmed baking sheet; discard used marinade.
- Arrange vegetables on baking sheet around the chicken; season veggies with remaining 1/2 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, pour reserved balsamic mixture (not the portion used to marinate the chicken) in a small sauce pan.
- Cook over medium high for 7-10 minutes or until mixture reduces and thickens slightly.
- Pour reduced sauce over chicken and veggies before serving.
Expert Tips
- Prep all the ingredients the night before and put in containers or zip lock bags to make this meal super quick.
- To make the meal more hearty try serving over pasta or rice cauliflower.
- Try sweetening the Balsamic Chicken Marinade up with two tablespoons of honey.
- Use a non stick foil or silicone baking mat. For fast easy clean up.at.
I love sheet pan recipes, they are so easy a d versatile that you don’t have to stand up to cook each separately. This chicken with veggies looks great
I love sheet pan recipes! This is a winner!
The marinade adds so much flavor. This whole meal is delicious and so easy to make!
Love this! Simple, flavorful and easy!
Talk about easy! This was a breeze to make and a hit among my family. Thank you for such a delicious recipe!
Hellooooo easiest weeknight dinner ever! The flavors here area amazing – thank you!
This recipe is a total life saver on busy nights! And even better – my family loved the roasted broccoli as much as the chicken.
I love the idea of making everything in one pan. The tips for tomatoes will really come in handy.
Great sheet pan combo! Turned out well.
Sheet pan dinners are my favorite and this was one of the best ones I’ve tried yet! Thanks for the easy recipe.
This looks like one of our new family favorite recipe. My son gobbled it right up!