Honey Glazed Carrots & Chicken
A delightful blend of tender chicken breasts and sweet, caramelized carrots in a flavorful honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh carrots, sliced
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Toss the sliced carrots in olive oil and a pinch of salt and arrange around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Pour half of the glaze over the chicken and carrots, saving the rest for basting.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), basting halfway through with reserved glaze.
Notes
This dish can be made a day in advance for better flavor. Consider substituting carrots with seasonal vegetables for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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