Description
This Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken recipe is a savory and sweet dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The combination of garlic, brown sugar, and spices creates a flavorful glaze that coats juicy chicken breasts, making every bite delicious.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- Sear the chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes on each side until lightly golden but not cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the glaze: Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant. Stir in brown sugar and red pepper flakes. Cook until the sugar melts into a glaze.
- Bake: Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning glaze over the top. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, spoon more sauce over the top, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and brown sugar for 1 hour before cooking.
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
