Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes is the perfect fall weeknight dinner your family will love. Roasted in just 30 minutes!
Easy one-pan Chicken dinners are perfect for when you have a full schedule but still want a home cooked meal. For more delicious one-pan meals, try my Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken and Vegetables and Sheet Pan Peanut Chicken and Vegetables.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken?
- Only 5 ingredients that you can prep in the same time it takes your oven to heat up.
- One-pan meal ready in 30 minutes, delicious and an easy clean up.
Sabrina’s Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken Recipe
Sheet pan meals are easy one-pan meals with extra space. Yes, the sheet pan allows for one-pot roasted items that won’t end up soggy. These chicken thighs get crispy, and the potatoes stay crispy and untouched by the chicken liquids. Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes takes as long as the oven heating up to prepare the sheet pan for the oven. 30 minutes later, you have a delicious meal perfect for the whole family.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs , bone in and skin on
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 large sweet potatoes , peeled and chopped into 1" cubes
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar, rubbing it on well on the sheet pan.
- Add the brown sugar on the chicken (don't mix the vinegar and brown sugar together before adding).
- Add the oil, salt and pepper to the sweet potatoes on the sheet pan and carefully toss before baking for 25-30 minutes until browned and cooked through.
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Sabrina’s Tips
Wondering why I’m cooking it at 425°F? This method is called oven frying. Oven frying gives pretty amazing results, which include crispy chicken skin and deliciously moist meat that hasn’t stayed in the oven too long. The sweet potatoes are a firm enough vegetable to stand up to the heat, and they end up perfectly soft and roasted.
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About this Recipe
Did I mention the whole recipe is 5 Ingredients? Yes, 5 ingredients, including the sweet potatoes! (not salt and pepper). Plus, it’s done in no time at all. I promise you will love it. Even if you don’t like a balsamic vinegar chicken, you may be surprised, I’m going out on a limb and saying if you like the idea of baked balsamic chicken, you’re going to love this dish!
Kitchen Tools & Equipment
- Sheet Pan: A classic, inexpensive sheet pan that is high quality and can hold up to high temperatures in the oven. Another option would be using a cast iron skillet.
- Cast Iron Skillet: This is my most used pan in my kitchen, heavy, keeps heat well and gives the best sear ever. You can also use it to make one-pan dinners.
Can this be made ahead of time?
Sheet pan meals are already super easy but you could definitely prep the ingredients ahead of time to make it even easier. The potatoes can be cut a day ahead of time and stored covered in water in the fridge to keep them from turning brown. The chicken can be prepped and stored separately for up to 2 days in sealed bags. Then when you are ready to make the dish, drain the potatoes and set on your sheet pan or skillet.
Pairing Suggestions
The chicken and potatoes pair nicely together so there isn’t much need for other sides. I like to make a simple Arugula Salad for an appetizer and some added greens. You can also add some Roasted Broccoli and Dinner Rolls for a comforting filling meal.
How to Store
- Serve: Don’t leave out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Store: If you have leftovers, you can transfer them to an airtight container to store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them on the stovetop or in the oven.
- Freeze: For more long-term storage, carefully seal the leftovers in plastic bag with the air squeezed out. Make sure to cool completely before storing. It will stay good for up to 3 months and you can reheat it from frozen or thaw overnight in the fridge.
Ideas to Serve
While sweet potatoes are ideal for this recipe, you can also try serving with other veggies or add them in for some extra flavor. Check out the list of other veggie options below:
Alternative Veggie Options
- Yukon Potatoes– diced into 2″ cubes
- Parsnips and Turnips–diced into 2″ cubes
- Carrots– diced into 2″ sections (the thicker the carrots the better)
- Cauliflower– cut into larger florets
- Brussels Sprouts– cut in half
Frequent Questions
Yes and no. Honey may run off the chicken faster than you’d like, especially with the balsamic vinegar. I’d probably avoid using honey. If I wanted to use honey, I’d add more thighs, then put them into a skillet together, where the honey could have a chance to bake into the bottom half of the chicken.
Yes, you can switch the thigh to chicken breast, but I wouldn’t cook them at this temperature; lower the temperature to 375.
Variations
- Maple Balsamic: Use maple syrup to balance the sharp tang of the vinegar.
- Balsamic Herb: For more flavor in your chicken, add fresh rosemary, thyme, and Dijon mustard for a deeper, earthy profile.
- Garlic Butter Balsamic: For a rich velvety finish, melt butter and minced garlic into the reduction pan sauce at the end.
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Hello Sabrina,
I do not really like chicken thighs therefore can you substitute with boneless, skinless breasts?
Absolutely Shelley, please take a moment to review the blog for all my hints when baking with chicken breasts instead of thighs. For instance, the heat will lower to 375 degrees and a couple of other hints as well! Let us know how your chicken turns out!
made this the other day with boneless skinless chicken thighs and japanese sweet potatoes. in my opinion, the chicken could’ve used a bit more oomph in its flavor, maybe some italian herbs in the seasoning. my chicken also was exactly 165 at the 15 minute mark, so i’m glad i checked it before another 10-15 minutes passed.
What adjustments would you make if the thighs were skinless and boneless? Would it still be as moist & delicious ?
No adjustments needed. It’ll still be delicious!
You say that a cast iron pan is one of the tools used for this recipe. I was unable to find how you are using it in the description.
Sometimes, that just gets added into that section. You are correct that I didn’t use one for this recipe.
Delicious! Made with Yukon potatoes and brussel sprouts
So glad you enjoyed it, Margie.
This is officially deemed my “monday Night go to” so tasty and comforting and EASY! I’m in Alaska and of course my grocery was out of sweet potatoes so I used multi colored carrots and golden potatoes and it was perfect. Thank you for this! I am such a fan of yours whenever I need a yummy recipe I know just where to go.
You just made my day! I’m honored by that. Thanks for dropping by to let me know!
This was fantastic! My family loved it.
Thanks for taking the time to come back and let me know, Karen. I really appreciate the 5 star rating!
I followed your recipe exactly but the skin on my chicken did not get crispy. Can you tell me what I did wrong? Thank you!
I’m not sure but maybe your rack was too low in the oven. You can always place it under the broiler for a bit at the end but watch it because you don’t want it to burn. Hope this helps!
Can you use chicken breast’s instead of thighs? Boneless breasts
Yes but cook at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Enjoy!
Could you use boneless skinless chicken thighs? Looks amazing, can’t wait to try it!
Yes but you’ll want to lower the tempature to 375.
I love making this type of recipes. So easy and so delicious!
Sheet pan meals are some of the best meals. This recipe is amazing by the way!
Thanks Sharon!
The perfect dinner! I love sheet pan meals and I also love that this is done in like 30 minutes!
It’s a great go to for busy weeknights for sure!
Sheet pan dinners are the best! I love how easy they can make a busy night!
Man, this looks amazing! That balsamic glaze! <3
Thanks Carrie!
Sheet pan meals are some of my favorites, and this one looks like a winner!!
Thanks Amanda!
So easy and the flavors all go so well together! Love how it can be ready in minutes too!
Thank you!