Dinner: Pan-Roasted Chicken with Carrots and Almonds

Recipe by /contributors/bon-appetit-test-kitchen Creamy without being heavy, a dollop of lemony yogurt brings the dish together.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Pan-Roasted Chicken with Carrots and Almonds

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

1 pound small carrots (about 12), peeled
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (3-4 pounds total)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °F. Toss carrots, almonds, honey, and 2 tablespoons oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until carrots are tender, 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken, skin side down, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes. Turn chicken over, transfer skillet to oven, and roast until cooked through, 10-15 minutes longer.
While chicken and carrots are roasting, mix yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Remove chicken and carrots from oven; transfer chicken to a large plate. Add carrots, shallot, and tarragon to skillet and toss to coat in pan drippings. Serve with lemon yogurt.

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