Italian Balsamic Chicken

This great Italian dish is made with chicken and vegetables seasoned with sage, rosemary and balsamic vinegar, then baked in the oven. A delicious healthy meal, with very little clean-up. The video recipe is a sweet and tangy chicken combined with tender roasted carrots, green beans and red onion over nutritious whole wheat orzo for a meal that is not only delicious, but is also an easy to make dinner for those busy weeknights.

 

~ Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables ~

Ingredients

• 10 (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 20 medium asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in half
• 3 red bell peppers
• 1 cup carrots, sliced in half long way
• 2 red onions, chopped in large chunks
• 10 oz sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• salt and pepper
• 3 tbsp fresh rosemary
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed and sliced
• 2 tbsp oregano or thyme
• 4 leaves fresh sage, chopped

Method

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Combine all the ingredients together
3. Arrange in a very large roasting pan.
4. The vegetables should not touch the chicken or it will steam instead of roast.
5. All ingredients should be spread out in a single layer.
6. If necessary use two baking sheets or disposable tins to achieve this.
7. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes.

Serves 5 – Serving Size: 2 thighs plus vegetables – Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 347, Fat: 17g, Protein: 31g, Carbohydrate: 19g, Fibre: 6g