Agrodolce Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts (about 500g / 1.1lb) 4 chicken breasts (about 500g / 1.1lb)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 bell peppers, sliced 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced 1 red onion, sliced
• Fresh parsley, for garnish Fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 15g, 12g
• Protein: 38g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 0.8g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
2. 2.
   Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the chicken is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
3. 3.
   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
4. 4.
   In a separate baking dish, toss the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5. 5.
   Arrange the marinated chicken breasts on one side of the baking dish and the vegetables on the other side.
6. 6.
   Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
7. 7.
   Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
8. 8.
   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chicken breasts — To ensure juicy and tender chicken, avoid overcooking. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
• Balsamic vinegar — Choose a good quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor. Aged balsamic vinegar works particularly well in this recipe.

Tips & Tricks

• For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the chicken with tofu or tempeh and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• Feel free to add other roasted vegetables such as eggplant or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and variety.
• If you prefer a sweeter agrodolce sauce, you can increase the amount of honey in the marinade.
• Serve the dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving advice

Serve the Agrodolce Chicken with Roasted Vegetables hot, garnished with fresh parsley. It pairs well with a side of fluffy couscous or steamed rice.

Presentation advice

Arrange the roasted vegetables and chicken on a large platter, allowing the vibrant colors to shine through. Drizzle any remaining agrodolce sauce over the chicken for an appetizing presentation.