Description
Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making it a hit for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. This delightful recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a rich brown sugar garlic sauce, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. With just 5 minutes of preparation time, you can have a satisfying meal ready in about 25 minutes. Pair it with rice or pasta for a complete dinner that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper (for seasoning)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, water, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish and pour the sauce evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers to the dish for added nutrition.