Description
A warm, inviting maple glazed chicken dish that’s sweet, savory, and simple, served with tender roasted carrots for an easy and impressive meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken (breasts or thighs)
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups carrots, cut into sticks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for roasting)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- 4. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt, coating the chicken.
- 5. Pour the maple mixture over the chicken and add the carrots around it.
- 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the carrots are tender.
- 7. Baste the chicken with the glaze halfway through cooking.
- 8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving and enjoy with roasted carrots.