NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

1 cup carrots

0.5 tbsp maple syrup

0.5 oz pecans

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp fresh thyme

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  Peel and slice the carrots into 2-inch sticks, then toss them on the baking sheet with half of the olive oil, half of the sea salt, and half of the black pepper.

• 3

  Roast the carrots for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and drizzle with maple syrup and top with chopped pecans.

• 4

  Return the carrots to the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and the pecans are toasted.

• 5

  While the carrots roast, season the chicken breast with garlic powder and the remaining salt and pepper.

• 6

  Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

• 7

  Slice the chicken and serve it alongside the warm maple-glazed carrots and pecans, garnishing with fresh thyme leaves.