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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Recipe

Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken Recipe
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Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a quick and easy main dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts baked in a sweet, savory brown sugar garlic sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe makes for a flavorful weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to season chicken
  • Black pepper, to season chicken

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep the Oven and Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
  3. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, water, garlic powder, dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the sugar is dissolved and ingredients are well blended.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the brown sugar garlic sauce evenly over the tops of the chicken pieces, coating them thoroughly.
  5. Bake the Chicken: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The sauce should bubble and slightly caramelize.
  6. Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven. Transfer to serving plates and drizzle some of the pan sauce over the top. The sweet and savory sauce also pairs beautifully with pasta or rice if desired.

Notes

  • To ensure juicy chicken, avoid overbaking; check for doneness at the 20-minute mark.
  • For extra garlic flavor, substitute 1-2 fresh minced garlic cloves for the garlic powder.
  • This dish can be made ahead—simply assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.
  • Tastes delicious served with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.

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