Description
Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that brings together the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and delivers maximum taste in under 30 minutes. The succulent chicken breasts are coated in a rich brown sugar garlic sauce, making every bite irresistible. Whether served over rice, pasta, or paired with fresh vegetables, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, water, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce evenly over each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and drizzled with additional sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the baking dish. For extra flavor, use fresh thyme instead of dried.