One-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and thyme.

2. 2

   Toss the Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper, then arrange them cut-side down on a sheet pan — this positioning is what gets deep caramelization on the flat side instead of steaming inside their skins.

3. 3

   Nestle the chicken thighs among the sprouts, drizzle with remaining olive oil.

4. 4

   Roast 25-28 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and sprouts are caramelized.

5. 5

   Drizzle balsamic vinegar over everything in the last 5 minutes of roasting.