Balsamic-Glazed Chicken with Asparagus and Thyme

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Bathed in a tangy balsamic-thyme glaze, paired with crisp-tender asparagus for a balanced keto meal. This French-inspired chicken recipe (keto), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs Boneless chicken breasts, Asparagus, Balsamic vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 12 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 French cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Trim asparagus and toss with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Season chicken breasts with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and place on the baking sheet with asparagus.
  3. Step 3: Bake for 12 minutes. While baking, whisk 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl.
  4. Step 4: Brush glaze over chicken and asparagus, return to oven, and bake 3-4 more minutes until glaze is bubbling and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

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