Description
If you are looking for an easy weeknight meal that is full of flavor and nutritional goodness, this balsamic chicken and vegetable dish is it!
Ingredients
Scale
Balsamic Chicken:
- 1 lb. chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1/2 Tbsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
Roasted Vegetables:
- 1 zucchini, sliced (half-moons)
- 8oz. cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 1 cup carrots, sliced into 1/2 inch discs
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place parchment paper on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Make the sauce for the balsamic chicken. In a glass bowl, toss the chicken in the sauce and set it aside while you prepare the vegetables.
- Cut up the vegetables. In a large mixing bowl, toss the vegetables with oil, pepper and salt. Spread out the vegetables on the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Top with the balsamic chicken and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees and the vegetables are tender.
Notes
Feel free to use a different mix of vegetables. Potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, bell peppers, onions and leeks are great alternatives.