Mediterranean Chicken with Rainbow Carrots and Labneh

This Mediterranean-inspired dish features tender chicken breasts seasoned with zatar, served alongside vibrant rainbow carrots and a creamy labneh sauce. The addition of olive tapenade and crunchy celery adds a delightful depth of flavor and texture, making this meal both satisfying and visually appealing. Perfect for a balanced dinner, it incorporates fresh vegetables and healthy fats, ensuring a wholesome experience.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 cup rainbow carrots, sliced
• 1/2 cup labneh
• 2 tablespoons zatar
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive tapenade
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, zatar, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts in the mixture.
3. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and surround them with the sliced rainbow carrots.
4. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the carrots are tender.
5. While the chicken and carrots are roasting, prepare the labneh sauce by mixing labneh with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
6. Once cooked, remove the chicken and carrots from the oven. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
7. Serve the sliced chicken on a plate, topped with olive tapenade, alongside the roasted rainbow carrots and a dollop of labneh sauce. Garnish with chopped celery for added crunch.