Description
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant dish featuring tender chicken infused with spicy harissa and sweet honey, served alongside caramelized fennel and crunchy carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 fennel bulb, cut into wedges
- 2 cups fresh carrots, chopped
- 3 tbsp harissa paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
- Chop and Season Vegetables: Slice the fennel bulb into wedges and chop the carrots into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper before placing them around the chicken.
- Create the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together harissa paste and honey until well combined. Drizzle this mixture over both the chicken and vegetables.
- Roast It Up: Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
- Serve It Right: Transfer everything onto plates or serve straight from the baking dish. Drizzle any leftover sauce over the dish for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken in harissa honey for at least an hour for deeper flavor. Substitute fennel with asparagus or zucchini for variety. Add cumin or paprika for an extra flavor kick.