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Garlic & Honey Baked Rosemary Chicken Breast Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Garlic & Honey Baked Rosemary Chicken Breast recipe delivers a flavorful and wholesome meal featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a fragrant mixture of garlic, honey, rosemary, and lemon. It is baked alongside vibrant vegetables including carrots, red potatoes, and asparagus, making for an easy yet elegant dinner that balances savory and sweet notes with the fresh aroma of rosemary.

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

  • 3 Tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 pound chicken breasts (thinly sliced)

Vegetables and Garnish

  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 cups cubed red potatoes
  • 1/2 medium lemon (sliced)
  • 3 bunches fresh rosemary
  • 1 bunch asparagus (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the chicken and vegetables.
  2. Whisk Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper, honey, lemon juice, and avocado oil until fully combined to create the marinade and sauce.
  3. Marinate Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the thinly sliced chicken breasts and let them marinate for about 30 minutes to absorb the flavors. If short on time, this step can be skipped without greatly affecting the dish’s flavor.
  4. Heat Oil: Drizzle some avocado oil into a cast iron skillet and heat it over high heat to prepare for a quick sear.
  5. Cook Chicken: Add the marinated chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they develop a slight brown crust. Reserve the leftover marinade for later use.
  6. Add Veggies & Sauce: Arrange the sliced carrots and cubed red potatoes around the chicken in the skillet, then pour the reserved marinade evenly over the entire dish to infuse more flavor during baking.
  7. Top with Rosemary & Lemon Slices: Lay fresh rosemary bunches and lemon slices over the chicken and vegetables for an aromatic and bright finish.
  8. Cover & Bake: Cover the skillet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to start cooking through the chicken and veggies.
  9. Add Asparagus & Continue Baking: After the initial 15 minutes, add the chopped asparagus to the skillet, then continue baking uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender and the asparagus is cooked through.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken for 30 minutes enhances flavor but is optional if you are short on time.
  • Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve a great sear and is oven safe for baking.
  • You can substitute red potatoes with any other waxy potatoes as preferred.
  • Ensure vegetables are chopped uniformly for even cooking.
  • Adjust the baking time slightly if your chicken breast slices are thicker or thinner than usual.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/garlic-and-honey-baked-rosemary-chicken-breast-recipe/