Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken with Asparagus
Prepare a complete, flavorful dinner on one sheet pan using chicken breasts and fresh asparagus coated in a simple honey balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to create the glaze.
- Place the cut chicken pieces in a medium bowl. Pour half of the honey balsamic glaze over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate while you prepare the vegetables.
- Place the trimmed asparagus on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle the remaining half of the glaze over the asparagus and toss gently on the pan to coat.
- Arrange the glazed chicken pieces among the asparagus on the sheet pan, ensuring everything is in a single layer for even cooking.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately directly from the pan.
Notes
- If your chicken pieces are thick, you may need to add 3 to 5 minutes to the total cooking time.
- You can substitute broccoli florets or green beans for the asparagus if desired.
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes into the glaze mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 120