Description
Easy Baked Garlic and Brown Sugar Chicken is a quick, sweet, and savory dinner recipe your family will request again and again! This tender, juicy chicken is coated in a garlicky brown sugar glaze and baked to perfection in under 40 minutes. Try it tonight for a no-fuss, flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons light brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking pan
Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray or oil the foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze. - Season the chicken
Arrange the chicken breasts on the prepared sheet and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. - Cook the garlic
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, just until softened and fragrant — but not browned. - Add the brown sugar
Stir the brown sugar into the garlic and oil. Mix well until the sugar dissolves into a saucy consistency. - Coat the chicken
Spoon and spread the garlic-sugar mixture over each breast, making sure to coat the top side evenly. - Bake
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C) and juices run clear. - Rest and serve
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps lock in moisture, ensuring the chicken stays tender and juicy.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
Swap in chicken thighs or add chili powder for a spicy twist.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 24g