Description
Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts drenched in a rich brown sugar garlic glaze that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can prepare a delicious dinner in about 25 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a family meal or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper (for seasoning)
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 small bowl, mix together brown sugar, water, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the brown sugar sauce over it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve and drizzle with extra sauce from the baking dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for added nutrition. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the brown sugar mixture for up to an hour before baking.