Description
This Lemon Herb Chicken Roast is a flavorful, well-balanced meal featuring tender, juicy chicken, sweet roasted carrots, and crispy Parmesan broccoli. Perfect for a healthy, easy dinner that’s packed with bright citrus and herbaceous goodness!
Ingredients
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For the Lemon Herb Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 lemon slices
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
For the Roasted Carrots:
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
For the Parmesan Roasted Broccoli:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat chicken thighs in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Place lemon slices on top while cooking for extra flavor.
Roast the Carrots:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss baby carrots with olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway until caramelized.
Prepare the Parmesan Broccoli:
- Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in the same oven as the carrots for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
Assemble & Serve:
- Plate the lemon herb chicken with roasted carrots and Parmesan broccoli.
- Enjoy a delicious, well-balanced meal!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts if you prefer, but thighs tend to be juicier.
- Add more lemon slices on top for extra citrus flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning based on personal taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (with chicken, carrots, and broccoli)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg