Description
Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner made with pantry staples. Sweet brown sugar and savory garlic combine to create a delicious glaze your family will love. Ready in just 25 minutes—give it a try tonight and share your feedback!
Ingredients
Scale
3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Set your oven to 400°F and lightly coat a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Season Chicken: Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, water, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Dish: Place the chicken in the prepared dish and pour the sauce evenly over each piece.
- Bake: Cook in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and spoon the caramelized sauce from the dish over each serving. Delicious over rice or noodles!
Notes
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving for maximum juiciness.
Sauce also pairs well with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Use chicken thighs for a juicier variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 16g