Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring maple-glazed chicken paired with roasted carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken breasts with half of the mixture.
- Toss carrots with the remaining mixture.
- Place chicken and carrots on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for best flavor.
- Adjust baking time based on chicken thickness.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme for extra aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + carrots
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: maple chicken, roasted carrots, easy dinner