Aesthetic Garlic Herb Chicken Dinner for Cold Nights
A simple, flavorful garlic herb chicken and carrot plate with roasted vegetables, juicy chicken breasts, and a bright lemon finish. Perfect for a clean, protein-packed dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4–5 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub half the mixture on chicken; toss carrots with the rest.
- Optional: Sear chicken in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken and carrots to a baking dish. Roast 18–22 minutes.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over everything.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs if desired. Add other vegetables like parsnips or broccoli for variety.