Description
Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances sweetness and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for any family dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper (to season)
- 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 chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, water, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the brown sugar sauce evenly over each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve warm, drizzling any leftover 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: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to use chicken thighs for extra juiciness. Customize the sauce by adding soy sauce or balsamic vinegar for enhanced flavor. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking to keep it juicy.