Garlic Butter Chicken With Roasted Rainbow Carrots (Printable)
Golden chicken in fragrant garlic butter paired with tender roasted rainbow carrots for a vibrant, satisfying dinner.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Roasted Rainbow Carrots
10 - 1 lb rainbow carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the rainbow carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and thyme. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast carrots for 25-30 minutes, turning once, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
04 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
05 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
06 - Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
07 - Stir in lemon juice and parsley, then return chicken to the pan. Spoon garlic butter sauce over the chicken.
08 - Serve chicken alongside roasted rainbow carrots, drizzling extra garlic butter over both.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The garlic butter sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
- Those colorful carrots make everything feel special even on ordinary weeknights
02 -
- Dry chicken equals better searing, so do not skip the paper towel pat-down step
- Garlic can turn bitter and brown in seconds, so watch it closely once it hits the butter
03 -
- Let your chicken come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for even searing
- Sprinkle some Parmesan over the carrots during the last 5 minutes of roasting for something special