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Quick and easy, throw everything into one pan, Asian-style meal prep sheet pan sesame balsamic chicken and vegetables is flavourful, juicy and tender. | aheadofthyme.com

Meal Prep Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables


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  • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Quick and easy, throw everything into one pan, Asian-style meal prep sheet pan sesame balsamic chicken and vegetables is flavourful, juicy and tender.


Ingredients

Sesame Chicken:

  • 3 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless 
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Balsamic Vegetables:

  • 1 cup sliced tofucut into 1/2-inch pieces (optional)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 yellow bell peppercut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 green bell peppercut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium sweet potatocut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup cauliflower floretscut into 1-inch florets
  • 1 cup brussels sprouts, quartered
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

  1. Place chicken breasts into a large bowl or zip-loc bag. Add in all the marinade ingredients (soy sauce, sesame oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, salt and pepper). Stir well to combine and fully coat the chicken. Cover with cling wrap (or seal ziploc bag) and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour up to overnight.

Prepare the Vegetables:

  1. Prep and cut all the vegetables and place inside a large mixing bowl. If the mixing bowl is not big enough, make in 2 batches.
  2. Add in all seasonings (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper). Mix well with a spatula to combine and coat evenly well.
  3. Transfer the vegetables to a large 1/2-pan baking sheet and spread them evenly into a single layer. You do not need to line the baking sheet.

Bake the Chicken and Vegetables:

  1. There are two ways that you can bake this sheet pan meal:
    • Option 1: Preheat the oven to 400F. Transfer the baking sheet with all the vegetables in the oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and place the marinated chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Drizzle the extra marinade over the vegetables and chicken. Transfer the baking sheet back in the oven and continue to bake at 400F for another 20 minutes until the internal temperature for the chicken breasts reaches 165F.
    • Option 2: Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the marinated chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Drizzle the extra marinade over the vegetables and chicken. Bake the vegetables and chicken breasts together in the baking sheet for 30 to 35 minutes until the internal temperature for the chicken reaches 165F.

Assemble the Meal Prep Containers:

  1. Divide the veggies into 6 individual meal prep containers. Add 1/2 cup to 1 cup of cooked rice (optional).
  2. Slice up the chicken breast and add 1/2 breast on top of each container.
  3. Seal and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. 

Notes

Equipment used: meal prep containers, mixing bowls, and a large 1/2 pan sheet pan.

How to customize: This is one of my favourite recipes to meal prep with because the Asian-style sesame balsamic marinade is the bomb. And those veggies? Even better. They are tossed in a balsamic sauce that goes well with any vegetable, which makes it super easy to customize. Literally throw in any vegetables that you have on hand.

How to store meal prep chicken and vegetables: Divide the chicken and veggies amongst 6 meal prep containers and seal. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To defrost, place in the refrigerator until thawed.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Asian