Description
Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a sumptuous dish that merges sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for any dinner gathering. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich brown sugar garlic sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Perfect for busy weeknights or family celebrations, this dish guarantees satisfaction with its delightful taste and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, water, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce evenly over it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve warm, drizzling additional sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before baking. Substitute fresh minced garlic for garlic powder to elevate the taste.