Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Garlic Herb Chicken with Caramelized Carrots. This dish combines succulent chicken breasts infused with garlic and fresh herbs, paired with sweet, tender carrots glazed to perfection. Ideal for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is a feast for the senses that can be prepared in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add thyme and rosemary to the skillet, then place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet. Sear each side until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove excess fat from the skillet and add sliced carrots. Drizzle honey or maple syrup over them and toss to coat.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and carrots are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with carrots (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg