Description
Succulent honey glazed carrots & chicken dance with sweet and savory notes, creating a memorable dinner experience. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients blend perfectly, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 4 medium fresh carrots, sliced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pure honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Activate the oven to 400F (200C), creating an ideal roasting environment for the chicken and carrots.
- Position the chicken breasts in a spacious baking dish, generously coating with olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors.
- Craft a vibrant glaze by whisking together honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Arrange sliced carrots around the chicken, ensuring even distribution and optional light drizzle of olive oil for additional moisture.
- Cascade the prepared glaze evenly across the chicken and carrots, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F (75C), guaranteeing perfectly cooked protein.
- Transfer the golden-glazed dish to serving plates, drizzling any remaining glaze over each portion to intensify the sweet and savory profile.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken in glaze for 30 minutes before baking for deeper taste penetration.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and make the dish more heart-friendly.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Roast carrots separately for crispier texture if you prefer more caramelization and less moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg