Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Sprouts
Tender chicken breast, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts roasted together in a sticky balsamic glaze. This effortless sheet pan meal delivers deep, caramelized flavors with minimal cleanup.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
This meal stores beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it a perfect prep-ahead dinner.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Dice the sweet potato into 1-inch cubes…
Dice the sweet potato into 1-inch cubes and trim and halve the brussels sprouts. Toss them directly on a large sheet pan with a portion of the olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized 1
While the vegetables roast, cut the chicken breast into bite-sized 1.5-inch pieces. Toss the chicken in a bowl with roughly two-thirds of the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder if you have it.
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Remove the sheet pan from the oven
Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Push the vegetables to the edges and place the marinated chicken pieces in the center.
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Return the pan to the oven and…
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender
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Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle…
Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle the remaining balsamic vinegar over the hot pan. Toss everything together, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, and serve.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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