Balsamic Chicken & Blistered Tomato Meal Prep Bowl
Roasted balsamic chicken with burst cherry tomatoes over herb quinoa.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
Chicken and tomatoes roast together on one pan, and the tomatoes burst into a jammy sauce that mixes with the balsamic glaze. Herb quinoa ties it together. This is the everyday version of the fig bowl in our Balsamic Glazed Chicken & Roasted Fig Bowl.
Why this recipe works
Burst tomatoes release juice that seasons the chicken and quinoa. The reduced glaze adds sweet-sour depth.
Ingredient notes
Pound thick chicken breasts to an even thickness so they roast evenly.
Common mistakes
- Reducing the glaze too far.
- Uneven chicken pieces.
What to serve with it
Fresh mozzarella or arugula.
Meal prep
Lasts 4 days.
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Cooking tips
Watch the glaze in its last minutes. Scrape the tomato juices from the pan into the containers.
Swaps and variations
Use thighs. Use farro (not gluten-free).
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 4 days. Reheat to 165°F (74°C).
Recipe
Balsamic Chicken & Blistered Tomato Meal Prep Bowl
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
Ingredients
You’ll need: rimmed sheet pan; small saucepan; medium saucepan with lid; 4 meal prep containers; instant-read thermometer
Method
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Cook the quinoa: bring the quinoa and water to a boil, cover and simmer on low 15 minutes; rest 5 minutes and fold in the basil and parsley.
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Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the chicken and tomatoes with the olive oil, salt and pepper and arrange on a sheet pan.
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Roast 20 to 25 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Meanwhile, simmer the balsamic and honey 8 to 10 minutes, until reduced by half.
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Slice the chicken and drizzle with the glaze. Divide quinoa, chicken and tomatoes among 4 containers and cool before sealing.
Questions
Can I use bottled balsamic glaze?
Yes, about 1/4 cup.
Can I eat it cold?
Yes.
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