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Garlic Herb Chicken & Carrot Plate

Garlic Herb Chicken & Carrot Plate
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A quick and flavorful Garlic Herb Chicken & Carrot Plate featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated in a garlicky fresh herb mixture and paired with naturally sweet roasted carrots. Ready in under 30 minutes, this wholesome, balanced dish offers protein, vitamins, and fiber with minimal cleanup and versatile ingredient options, perfect for healthy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Vegetables

  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks or rounds

Marinade

  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken and Carrots: Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and gently pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Peel and slice the carrots into evenly sized sticks or rounds to ensure they roast perfectly alongside the chicken.
  2. Make the Garlic Herb Marinade: In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, parsley, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using. Mix thoroughly to create a fragrant marinade.
  3. Marinate the Chicken and Carrots: Place the chicken breasts and carrot slices in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour the garlic herb marinade over them and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to develop flavor, or longer if time permits.
  4. Cook the Garlic Herb Chicken & Carrot Plate: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a large skillet over medium heat. If using the oven, spread the chicken and carrots on a lined baking sheet and roast, tossing the carrots halfway through, for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender and caramelized. If cooking on the skillet, cook chicken breasts 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, cooking carrots alongside or separately until tender.
  5. Rest and Serve: Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain juices before slicing. Plate the chicken alongside the roasted carrots and drizzle with any leftover pan juices for enhanced flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor impact.
  • Allow the cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes to keep it juicy.
  • Slice carrots evenly for uniform roasting.
  • Roast at a high temperature to caramelize carrots and develop a crisp crust on chicken.
  • This recipe scales easily for larger servings or meal prep.

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