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.
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Before you start
Your 45-minute game plan
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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
Ingredients
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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.
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While the vegetables roast
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.
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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.
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The nutrition underneath
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Try to cut your sweet potatoes…
Try to cut your sweet potatoes into uniform pieces so they roast evenly and finish at the same time as the sprouts.
If you prefer a stickier
If you prefer a stickier, sweeter glaze, you can simmer the balsamic vinegar in a small pot for 5 minutes until it reduces to a syrup while the chicken bakes.
This meal stores beautifully in an…
This meal stores beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it a perfect prep-ahead dinner.
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