Description
One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus is a juicy, family-favorite dinner featuring bone-in chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-tangy balsamic sauce, roasted beside crisp asparagus. This all-in-one sheet-pan recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. A quick marinade, perfect browning, and a caramelized finish make it impressive yet easy to pull off in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet or oven-safe skillet.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place chicken thighs in a large bowl or zip-top bag and pour half of the balsamic mixture over them. Let marinate for at least 15–30 minutes if time allows.
- Arrange marinated chicken on the baking sheet skin-side up. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Toss asparagus with the remaining balsamic mixture, then add it to the pan around the chicken.
- Return to oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden and slightly caramelized.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs as listed.
- Marinating the chicken for 15–30 minutes enhances flavor, but you can skip if time is tight.
- Keep an eye on the asparagus; if it cooks faster, remove from pan early to prevent sogginess.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This is a one-pan meal with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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