Garlic Butter Chicken Bowl with Roasted Carrots & Rice
Garlic Butter Chicken Bowl with Roasted Carrots & Rice is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent chicken, sweet roasted carrots, and fragrant rice, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This hearty meal not only delivers delicious flavors but also offers nutritional benefits, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Indulge in this delightful bowl that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Toss carrot sticks in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic, soy sauce, and honey. Coat chicken breasts in the mixture.
- Roast carrots for 20 minutes until tender.
- Sear chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes each side until golden brown.
- Pour reserved marinade over seared chicken and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F).
- Serve over cooked rice topped with roasted carrots and drizzle remaining sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg