One tray, six servings, and a marinade that works on everything.
Chicken thighs, four vegetables and one tray. The balsamic marinade does the seasoning for all of it, and nothing needs watching once the oven door shuts.
Make the marinade in a jar on Sunday. It keeps a week and it is just as good on salmon, halloumi or a tray of chickpeas.
At a glance
Time 40 min
Serves 6 servings
Calories 350
Protein 33 g
Carbohydrate 16 g
Fat 18 g
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 head broccoli, chopped (about 4 cups)
3 medium carrots, cut into sticks
2 cups mushrooms, halved if large
1 small red onion, diced
½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes
Marinade
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup avocado oil
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
4 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp pepper
Method
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Whisk the balsamic, oil, garlic, basil, thyme, salt and pepper together to make the marinade.
Put the chicken in a zip-lock bag with about ⅓ cup of the marinade. Toss to coat and leave 20 minutes or longer.
Meanwhile, chop the vegetables.
Spread everything except the tomatoes on the sheet pan. Pour over the remaining marinade and toss so all the pieces are coated.
Move the vegetables aside to make space and add the chicken.
Bake 15 minutes, then add the tomatoes and toss the vegetables. Return to the oven.
Bake 10 minutes more, or until the chicken is cooked through. Top with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Make it easier: Make the marinade in a jar on Sunday. It keeps a week and works on everything.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?
Yes, but check it at 15 minutes — breast cooks faster and dries out sooner. Thighs are more forgiving on a shared tray.
Why add the tomatoes later?
They collapse if they go in at the start. Adding them for the last ten minutes means they blister instead of dissolving.
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This recipe is one of ten in Jeem’s Busy Moms Recipe Guide — quick, high-protein meals built for mothers balancing work, family and their own well-being.
Nutrition figures are estimates and will vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. This is general information, not individual dietary advice.
