Description
Garlic Herb Chicken with Caramelized Carrots is a delightful dish that elevates any meal into a celebration of flavors. This recipe features succulent chicken marinated in aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, paired with sweet, caramelized carrots that offer a vibrant pop of color and taste. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and will leave your family and friends craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into sticks
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped thyme, olive oil, and soy sauce to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them sit for about 15 minutes.
- Toss the carrot sticks with honey and a pinch of salt in another bowl.
- Arrange the marinated chicken and honey-coated carrots in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with carrots (approx. 6 oz total)
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg