Balsamic Chicken with Brussels (Printable version)

A vibrant one-pan meal with balsamic chicken, Brussels sprouts, and roasted grapes combining savory and sweet flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, about 1 lb
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables & Fruit

07 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
08 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
09 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Balsamic Glaze

13 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon honey
15 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, toss chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - In another bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, grapes, and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat thoroughly.
04 - Spread the Brussels sprouts mixture evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs among the vegetables and grapes.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
06 - Drizzle half of the balsamic glaze over the chicken and vegetables.
07 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and Brussels sprouts are golden and tender.
08 - Remove from oven and drizzle with the remaining glaze. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pan means one cleanup, and honestly that's half the battle on a busy weeknight.
  • The balsamic glaze caramelizes into something so good you'll catch yourself licking the pan when no one's looking.
  • Chicken thighs stay juicy and forgiving, so there's real margin for error here.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry—moisture is the enemy of browning, and browning is where the flavor lives.
  • The grapes will soften but won't burst completely if you keep the temperature at 425°F, which is the sweet spot for this whole operation.
03 -
  • If your oven runs hot, drop the temperature to 400°F and check after 20 minutes rather than waiting the full time.
  • Crush a few toasted walnuts over everything right before serving for texture contrast that makes people think you put way more effort into this than you actually did.
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