Charred Lemon Herb Chicken with Honey-Glazed Carrots & Parmesan Broccoli 🥕🥦🍋

A loaded dinner plate inspired by your photo—juicy charred lemon-herb chicken, glossy roasted baby carrots, and crispy Parmesan broccoli. Big flavor, plenty of protein, and seriously satisfying.

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2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

2 cups baby carrots

3 cups broccoli florets

1 lemon, sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp honey

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp dried Italian herbs

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

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Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian herbs, and minced garlic.

Get that char: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until deeply golden and lightly charred on both sides and the center reaches 165°F (74°C).

Char the lemon: Add several thin lemon slices to the hot skillet and sear until caramelized and dark around the edges. Lay them directly over the chicken.

Glaze the carrots: Cook the baby carrots with butter, honey, a pinch of salt, and pepper until tender and glossy with caramelized brown spots.

Make the broccoli: Toss the broccoli with the remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 15–20 minutes until tender with crispy golden Parmesan-coated edges.

Plate it up: Arrange the lemon-herb chicken on the left, glossy carrots on the upper-right, and Parmesan broccoli across the bottom. Sprinkle the chicken with parsley and serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Kcal: ~560 | Servings: 2