MANGO-CHUTNEY CHICKEN WITH ROASTED CARROTS AND ZUCCHINI

Mango-Chutney Chicken with Roasted Carrots And Zucchini image

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Option 1: "Plain" but seasoned
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
5-6 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut on the bias into 1 1/2" pieces (about 1 pound)
2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), ends trimmed, cut on the bias into 1" pieces
Option 2: Add a little more flavor
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divded
1/2 cup mild or medium-heat mango chutney
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Option 3: Take it next level
1/2 cup plain full- or low-fat Greek yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or parsley leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped roasted, salted cashews

Steps:

Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 400°F.
Option 1: "Plain" but seasoned
If you'd like your chicken plain, toss breasts with 1 Tbsp. oil and 3/4 tsp. salt on a rimmed baking sheet. For simple roasted vegetables, toss carrots and zucchini with 2 Tbsp. oil and 3/4 tsp. salt on a rimmed baking sheet.
Option 2: Add a little more flavor Season chicken with 1/4 tsp. pepper, then spread 2 Tbsp. mango chutney over top of each breast. Roast on top rack until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, 23-28 minutes. Toss carrots and zucchini with cumin, cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Roast on bottom rack, tossing once halfway through, until cooked through, tender, and browned in spots, 25-30 minutes.
Option 3: Take it next level Make a curried yogurt sauce for the chicken: Mix yogurt, orange juice, curry powder, and salt in a medium bowl. For a fresh and crunchy topping for the vegetables, mix cilantro and cashews in a small bowl.
Divide chicken and vegetables among plates. Serve curried yogurt sauce and cilantro-cashew mixture alongside.