Description
Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory that makes dinner feel like a special treat. Tender chicken thighs glazed with a caramelized sauce bring comfort and flavor to your table in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs or 680 grams)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Spices and Extras:
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 400°F (200°C), preparing a clean baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon black pepper and a pinch of salt across 4 chicken breasts, ensuring even coverage.
- Whisk ½ cup brown sugar, 6 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons olive oil into a smooth, glossy marinade.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared dish, then generously coat each piece with the combined sauce.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing chicken to roast for exactly 27 minutes.
- Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates, drizzling remaining caramelized sauce from the baking dish overtop.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate in the sauce for 30 minutes before baking for deeper flavor penetration.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without drying out the meat.
- For a low-carb version, replace brown sugar with a sugar substitute like erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley or green onions on top for a bright, fresh finish that adds color and subtle freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg