Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprouts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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Chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-tart balsamic reduction, roasted with caramelized sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (high protein, whole30), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1.25 lbs sweet potatoes
10 oz Brussels sprouts
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch wedges and halve Brussels sprouts. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Rub chicken thighs with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Place on one side of the baking sheet.
Step 3: Arrange sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts around chicken. Mince garlic and mix with balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp water in a small bowl.
Step 4: Drizzle balsamic mixture over vegetables, then roast for 25 minutes until potatoes are golden and chicken is cooked through. Baste chicken with pan juices once halfway through cooking.