Description
Indulge in a flavorful Garlic Butter Chicken Bowl with Roasted Carrots & Rice that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dining experience. This easy-to-make dish showcases tender chicken coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with perfectly roasted carrots and fluffy rice. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a meal that can be customized to suit your taste preferences while delivering nutritional benefits from wholesome ingredients. Enjoy this delightful bowl that balances savory and sweet flavors with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss carrot sticks in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add seasoned chicken slices and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- On a plate, layer warm rice as the base, top with garlic butter chicken and roasted carrots. Garnish with chopped scallions and optional drizzle of honey mustard or garlic aioli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg