A generous amount of carrots adds a sweet earthy taste to these chicken breasts. Using prunes lends additional rich flavor, and is a variation of popular Mediterranean dishes that combine poultry or meat with dried fruit.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　4 bone-in chicken breast halves (10 to 12 ounces each)

　　1 pound carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch chunks

　　6 garlic cloves, quartered

　　1 medium red onion, halved, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

　　Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

　　3/4 cup pitted prunes, quartered lengthwise

　　Couscous, for serving (recipe page 359; optional)

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the carrots, garlic, and onion around the chicken; season the chicken and vegetables generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Toss the prunes with the vegetables. Continue roasting until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes more. Serve the chicken and vegetables over the couscous, if desired.

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