Description

This Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken recipe features tender and juicy boneless chicken breasts baked with a sweet and savory brown sugar garlic paste. It’s an easy, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights, requiring minimal prep and baking time. The combination of garlic and brown sugar creates a caramelized glaze that enhances the chicken’s natural flavors, topped off with an optional parsley garnish for freshness.

Ingredients

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Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Brown Sugar Garlic Paste

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Seasonings and Garnish

½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
Sauté Garlic: In a small skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Remove from heat.
Make Brown Sugar Paste: Stir the brown sugar and Italian seasoning into the garlic and oil mixture until a smooth paste forms.
Prepare Chicken: Lightly grease a baking dish and arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer. Season both sides of each breast evenly with salt and black pepper.
Apply Paste: Spread the brown sugar garlic mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast to coat thoroughly.
Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Serve: Spoon any pan sauce over the chicken before serving and garnish with chopped parsley if desired for a fresh touch.

Notes

You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
Adding a splash of lemon juice brightens the flavor.
A dash of red pepper flakes can add a subtle spicy kick if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 290
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 95mg