Mango-Chutney Chicken with Roasted Carrots And Zucchini

A flavorful dish combining mango chutney-glazed chicken breast with aromatic roasted vegetables, served with a curry-spiced yogurt sauce and topped with a crunchy cilantro-cashew mixture.

4 servings
55 min

Ingredients

  • 4 piece boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons oil, divided
  • teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • medium medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut on the bias into 1 1/2" pieces (about 1 pound)
  • 2 medium medium zucchini (about 1 pound), ends trimmed, cut on the bias into 1" pieces
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divded
  • ½ cup mild or medium-heat mango chutney
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup plain full- or low-fat Greek yogurt
  • teaspoons fresh orange juice
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or parsley leaves
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped roasted
  • ¼ cup salted cashews

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 400°F.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    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.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    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.

    30 min

  4. 4.

    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.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Divide chicken and vegetables among plates. Serve curried yogurt sauce and cilantro-cashew mixture alongside.

    5 min