Description
Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken delivers a delightful blend of sweet and savory that makes dinner feel special without complicated prep. Tender chicken breasts caramelize beautifully with a simple glaze that brings rich flavor to your weeknight table.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Liquid Components:
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 400°F and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray to ensure easy cleanup.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp black pepper and a pinch of salt across your 4 chicken breasts, massaging the seasoning into the meat.
- Whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp olive oil until the mixture looks glossy and well-integrated.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, creating enough space between them for even cooking.
- Pour the entire soy-brown sugar mixture directly over the chicken, making sure each piece gets thoroughly coated.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, carefully basting the chicken with sauce halfway through cooking.
- Check that the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to confirm it’s perfectly cooked and safe to eat.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and intensify the flavors.
- Transfer the chicken to serving plates and drizzle the caramelized pan sauce generously over each piece.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate in the sauce for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it’s perfectly cooked without drying out.
- For a low-carb version, substitute brown sugar with a sugar-free alternative like erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added texture and a fresh flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg