Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Honey Balsamic Chicken with Brussels Sprouts recipe that combines tender chicken thighs with roasted Brussels sprouts, all coated in a sweet and tangy marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly in the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor).
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the Brussels sprouts. In a separate bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Scatter the Brussels sprouts around the chicken.
- Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and Brussels sprouts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for a caramelized finish.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg