Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Veggies
Juicy balsamic-marinated chicken breasts roasted alongside a colorful mixture of tender, caramelized vegetables.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C and position racks in the upper and lower thirds.
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Step 2
Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, 2 tsp (2 gr) Italian seasoning, ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper in a mixing bowl.
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Step 3
Add the chicken breasts, turn to coat, and refrigerate while the vegetables begin roasting.
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Step 4
Combine the broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion in a large bowl. Toss with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, 1 tsp (1 gr) Italian seasoning, ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper, then spread on one baking sheet.
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Step 5
Roast the vegetables on the lower rack for 10 minutes.
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Step 6
Stir the vegetables, add the cherry tomatoes, and return the sheet to the lower rack.
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Step 7
Arrange the marinated chicken on the second baking sheet and spoon the marinade over it. Place the sheet on the upper rack.
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Step 8
Roast both sheets for 18 to 22 minutes, until the vegetables are browned and tender and the thickest part of each chicken breast reaches 74°C.
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Step 9
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then serve it with the roasted vegetables and cooked pan juices.