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One Pan Balsamic Chicken

One Pan Balsamic Chicken

The ultimate weeknight meal is here! One Pan Balsamic Chicken combines juicy chicken with fresh vegetables and a rich balsamic glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for busy evenings and will leave you craving more!
Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for a kick
  • 1.25 pounds Chicken Breast chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large Sweet Potato peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 large Shallot chopped (may sub 1 tsp onion powder)
  • 1 pound Fresh Asparagus ends trimmed, chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic minced (may sub 1 tsp garlic powder)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Whisk
  • Peeler

Method
 

  1. Whisk the balsamic sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons and add to a bowl or freezer bag with the chopped chicken; set aside to marinate while you chop the veggies and steam the sweet potatoes (up to 30 minutes at room temp or 4 hours in the fridge). Reserve remaining sauce for later.
  2. Add chopped sweet potatoes to a microwave safe bowl with a lid. Add water it reaches ¼-inch up the sides. Cover and microwave for 5-7 minutes or until fork tender; drain and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken for 1 minute then add shallot and cook just until the outside of the chicken is no longer pink. Add the asparagus, and tomatoes and cook an additional 1-2 minutes or until asparagus are crisp-tender. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
  4. Add the sweet potatoes back to the skillet along with the remaining balsamic sauce (that didn’t touch the raw chicken). Cook, stirring constantly, until chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Taste and add brown sugar for sweeter, balsamic or lemon juice for tangier. Dig in!

Notes

  • Tip 1: Don’t over-marinate chicken. The balsamic vinegar and lemon juice are highly acidic so you don’t want to marinate the balsamic chicken for too long or the acid can break down the chicken and make it mushy.
  • Tip 2: Sear chicken, don’t cook through. Remember we are just searing the chicken initially with the shallots, it will finish cooking with the tomatoes, asparagus and sauce.
  • Tip 3: Buy thinner asparagus. If possible, purchase asparagus stalks that are on the thinner side. Thick asparagus is often woody and not as flavorful.
  • Tip 4: Don’t over-cook sweet potatoes. Cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave just until tender. If you microwave them for too long, they’ll become too soft and mash up in the skillet.
  • Tip 5: Adjust to taste. Every bottle of balsamic vinegar is different so it is important to adjust to taste.