Description
This delightful sheet pan dinner combines juicy chicken with honey-glazed carrots and crisp green beans, creating a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights, it brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This step is crucial as it ensures even cooking and helps to caramelize the vegetables.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix until well combined.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, coating them thoroughly with the seasoning mixture. Let them sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables. In another large bowl, toss the sliced carrots and trimmed green beans with olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme until evenly coated.
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the center of the pan, leaving space around them for the vegetables.
- Arrange the carrots and green beans around the chicken on the sheet pan. Ensure they are in a single layer for even roasting.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the vegetables are tender with slight browning on the edges.
- If you like a little extra caramelization, you can broil the dish for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute in the chicken, making it juicier.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve warm and enjoy this delightful sheet pan dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: To avoid common overcooking, use a meat thermometer to check the chicken's internal temperature. This ensures it remains juicy and tender without drying out. If you need to substitute honey, agave nectar or maple syrup can work well.