a juicy, oven-roasted garlic herb chicken with tender glazed carrots—simple, flavorful, and perfect for a one-pan meal. Here’s the full recipe:
🍗 Garlic Herb Chicken with Roasted Carrots
🧾 Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mixed herbs)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra flavor)
For the carrots:
- 3 cups baby carrots (or sliced carrots)
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for glaze)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking tray with foil or parchment.
- Season the chicken
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Rub evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Prepare carrots
- Toss carrots with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and honey (if using).
- Arrange on tray
- Place chicken in the center of the tray.
- Spread carrots around the chicken in a single layer.
- Bake
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 75°C).
- Optional finishing
- Spoon pan juices over chicken.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden, slightly crispy top.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
✨ Tips
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for freshness
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
- Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad