Honey Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
219 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Honey Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken Recipe
Description
The recipe calls for thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and optional cayenne pepper, creating a flavorful crust after roasting. The chicken is placed on a foil- or parchment-lined sheet pan, optionally with diced potatoes or chopped vegetables, and roasted at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
While the chicken bakes initially for about 20 minutes, a simple sauce is prepared by mixing balsamic vinegar, neutral cooking oil, and honey. After the first bake, the sauce is poured over the chicken, which is returned to the oven for an additional five minutes to let the glaze set and flavors meld.
The result is tender, juicy chicken with a sweet and tangy glaze complemented by the savory seasoning and roasted vegetables. This method offers an easy one-pan meal that combines spice, acidity, and sweetness for balanced flavor.
Nutrition information may vary depending on ingredients used, so it is recommended to calculate accurately based on your products.
Ingredients
Sheet Pan Chicken
- 1-1/2 lbs chicken breast thinly sliced, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Honey Balsamic Sauce
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar good quality
- 2 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover a sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray or place parchment paper on the sheet pan.
- Place the chicken breasts on the sheet pan along with any small diced potatoes or chopped vegetables to cook with it.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and cayenne (optional.)
- Spray the chicken and vegetables with cooking spray.
- Bake for about 20 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, in a small bowl stir together the balsamic vinegar, oil, and honey.
- Remove the sheet pan chicken from the oven and drizzle the honey balsamic over the top.
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Notes
- Use foil or parchment paper on the sheet pan for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Drizzle the honey balsamic sauce evenly over the chicken before returning to the oven to ensure balanced flavor.
- You can add diced potatoes or vegetables to the sheet pan for a complete meal.
- Check chicken doneness to confirm it reaches a safe internal temperature before serving.
- Nutrition values are estimates and should be recalculated with specific ingredient brands or preparations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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