Honey-Glazed Balsamic Chicken with Asparagus

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet-tart honey-balsamic glaze, roasted with crisp asparagus for a simple yet elegant weeknight meal. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 1.5 lbs chicken breasts dry and brush with 3 tbsp olive oil. Season with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme.
2. Step 2: Place chicken in a baking dish and roast for 20-25 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), flipping halfway.
3. Step 3: While chicken roasts, trim 1 lb asparagus and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Arrange around chicken in the dish.
4. Step 4: Whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove. After 15 minutes of roasting, brush half the mixture over chicken and asparagus.
5. Step 5: Continue roasting for 5-10 minutes, then brush with remaining glaze and roast 2 more minutes until caramelized.
6. Step 6: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over the dish, then serve immediately.