Description
A delicious and harmonious dish featuring tender roast chicken paired with sweet and savory maple glazed carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the carrots with maple syrup, butter, and thyme.
- Add the carrots to the baking sheet with the chicken and roast for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the carrots are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the olive oil and spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like Brussels sprouts or potatoes.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Maple Glazed Carrots, Roast Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Vegetable Side Dish