Description
This Garlic Herb Chicken & Carrot Plate is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a wholesome dinner. Tender chicken breasts marinated in garlic and herbs, roasted alongside buttery carrots, create a delicious, balanced meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Carrots:
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Marinate the chicken: Mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Rub the mixture over the chicken and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the carrots: Spread the sliced carrots in a skillet, toss with butter, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Place marinated chicken on top of carrots. Roast for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and carrots are tender.
- Rest and serve: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use baby carrots or multicolored carrots for variety.
- Pair with quinoa, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with carrots
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
